Panthers TE Ja'Tavion Sanders Expected Out Weeks With High-Ankle Sprain

Carolina Panthers tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders suffered a high-ankle sprain during their 30-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons and is expected to miss multiple weeks as a result. Sanders was injured in the fourth quarter and had two catches for 11 yards before leaving the game. The injury could lead to his placement on injured reserve, which would require him to miss at least four contests. In Sanders' absence, Tommy Tremble is expected to take on a larger role in the Panthers' offense, increasing his receiving workload alongside his blocking duties. This injury marks a setback for the Panthers, who earned their first win of the season in that game. Sanders had accumulated 11 catches for 92 yards this season prior to the injury.