Panthers Lose Rookie CB Will Lee III to Hamstring Injury in 27-19 Defeat
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Updated · ESPN · Oct 30
Panthers Lose Rookie CB Will Lee III to Hamstring Injury in 27-19 Defeat
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Oct 30
Summary
Will Lee III was ruled out before halftime after hurting his hamstring in the second quarter of Carolina's 27-19 loss to Green Bay.
The injury came after Jordan Love hit Christian Watson for 53 yards, further depleting a Panthers secondary already missing Jaycee Horn, Mike Jackson and Akayleb Evans.
Marco Wilson had already been starting opposite Lee, and Carolina turned to 2024 fifth-round pick Chau Smith-Wade for the rest of the first half.
Rookie Malcolm DeWalt, promoted from the practice squad, made his NFL debut and was the only other healthy cornerback on the roster.
Coach Dave Canales said Lee will undergo a full evaluation, leaving Carolina's cornerback depth under even more strain going forward.