Panthers Rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders Injured in Game

Carolina Panthers rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders suffered a concerning injury during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs after landing on his head following a tackle by cornerback Trent McDuffie. The incident occurred late in the second quarter as Sanders attempted to secure a 10-yard catch from quarterback Bryce Young near the sideline. Medical personnel promptly attended to Sanders, who was carted off the field on a backboard, though he showed some movement in his arms. No penalty was called on the play, and both teams expressed support for Sanders as he was taken off the field. Prior to the injury, Sanders had recorded three catches for 49 yards, leading his team in receiving yards. The Panthers trailed the Chiefs 20-9 at halftime, and the severity of Sanders' injury is still to be determined.