Panthers' Tetairoa McMillan Faces Uncertainty Ahead of Saints Showdown
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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is facing a possible absence in Sunday's match against the New Orleans Saints due to a hamstring tweak sustained during practice. Coach Dave Canales revealed that McMillan was shut down as a precaution, allowing him to take a few reps before being evaluated further. McMillan, the eighth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has quickly become a key player for the Panthers, leading the team in receptions (41) and receiving yards (558) this season. In a positive development for the Panthers, running back Rico Dowdle has been cleared to play after overcoming a quadriceps issue. Dowdle, who has been instrumental in the team's success, practiced fully on Friday and will enter Sunday's game without an injury designation. The 27-year-old has led the team in carries (131), rushing yards (735), and rushing touchdowns (four) this season. However, the Panthers will be without guard Chandler Zavala due to an elbow injury, while wide receiver Brycen Tremayne is listed as questionable ahead of the game. The team's depth chart shows the following players as potential replacements and contributors in key positions. The Panthers (5-4) will face the struggling Saints (1-8) at home, and a win would be crucial in their bid to stay competitive in the league. The team's offense and defense will look to bounce back from last week's win over the Green Bay Packers, where they secured a 16-13 victory. Carolina Panthers Depth Chart (as of latest updates) Offense: - Quarterbacks: Bryce Young, Andy Dalton, Mike White - Running Backs: Rico Dowdle, Chuba Hubbard, Trevor Etienne, DeeJay Dallas - Wide Receivers: Tetairoa McMillan, Brycen Tremayne, Jalen Coker, Hunter Renfrow, Xavier Legette, Jimmy Horn Jr. - Tight Ends: Ja'Tavion Sanders, Tommy Tremble, Mitchell Evans, James Mitchell Defense: - Defensive Ends: Tershawn Wharton, Bobby Brown III, Derrick Brown, LaBryan Ray - Defensive Tackles: A'Shawn Robinson, Cam Jackson - Outside Linebackers: Nic Scourton, Thomas Incoom, Trevis Gipson, D.J. Wonnum, Princely Umanmielen - Inside Linebackers: Trevin Wallace, Claudin Cherelus, Christian Rozeboom, Bam Martin-Scott, Maema Njongmeta - Cornerbacks: Mike Jackson, Corey Thornton, Jaycee Horn, Chau Smith-Wade, Akayleb Evans - Safeties: Tre'von Moehrig, Demani Richardson, Nick Scott, Lathan Ransom Special Teams: - Kick Returners: Trevor Etienne, Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle, Jimmy Horn Jr. - Punt Returners: Trevor Etienne, Hunter Renfrow, Jimmy Horn Jr. - Long Snapper: JJ Jansen - Punter: Sam Martin - Kicker: Ryan Fitzgerald
