Chris Brazzell injury update: Latest on Panthers rookie WR leaving practice with left leg injury

The start of Carolina Panthers training camp has been tough, with several players dealing with injuries early in the process. The latest to deal with an injury is Chris Brazzell, who suffered a left leg injury during Wednesday’s practice.

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Brazzell had to leave practice before finishing the session as he appeared to be unable to put weight on his left leg. Brazzell was a Panthers third-round pick in the NFL draft and is expected to have a key role in Carolina’s offense over the course of his rookie season.

With this injury occurring early in training camp, the Panthers will be cautious about handling Brazzell’s injury moving forward. Here’s the latest on Brazzell’s injury in Panthers’ training camp.

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Chris Brazzell injury update

Rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell had to leave Panthers practice on Wednesday with what appeared to be a leg injury. Brazzell was looked at by trainers after grabbing his left leg, then went back to the locker room without putting much weight on that leg, as he needed a cart.

Chris Brazzell now being helped off the field. Not putting any weight on his left leg. He will be carted into the locker room. Not a great sign for the rookie wideout from Tennessee.

— Joe Person (@josephperson) July 29, 2026

Brazzell came into practice on Wednesday with knee soreness, missing the previous two days of practice with the issue, but was apparently healthy enough to return and participate in Wednesday’s practice. However, that didn’t last long as Brazzell was unable to finish the session.

Panthers WR room, with Chris Brazzell back in action today. @997TheFox pic.twitter.com/eO75XDsOwi

— John Ellis (@1PantherPlace) July 29, 2026

After practice, head coach Dave Canales will have imaging done on his left knee to determine the full extent. Canales also confirmed this was the same knee that had been bothering him for the past few days.

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Dave Canales: Chris Brazzell will get imaging after hurting same knee that’s been bothering him. pic.twitter.com/rXB1jdGWlL

— Joe Person (@josephperson) July 29, 2026

Later in the day, Joseph Person reported that Brazzell suffered a moderate LCL tear that will sideline him for up to eight weeks. Apparently, the injury is not related to his previous knee issue.

Panthers rookie WR Chris Brazzell sustained a moderate LCL tear in his left knee and is expected to miss up to eight weeks, per a league source with knowledge of the situation.
Brazzell’s injury is believed to be unrelated to his earlier knee issue.

— Joe Person (@josephperson) July 29, 2026

Brazzell is the latest Panthers player to have an injury scare, as linebacker Nic Scourton suffered a significant knee injury to begin training camp.

What happened to Chris Brazzell?

Brazzell suffered a left leg injury on Wednesday that required him to be carted off the field and into the locker room for further evaluation. It’s unclear exactly how Brazzell suffered the injury, but the wide receiver had been dealing with knee soreness to begin training camp and had missed the previous two days of practice with the injury.

After being evaluated by the medical staff, Brazzell was diagnosed with a moderate LCL tear, which will keep him out up to eight weeks. That means he is at risk of missing Week 1, but his season does not appear to be in jeopardy.

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