Panthers injury updates: 3 players doubtful, 4 questionable vs. Washington

The Carolina Panthers are once again short-handed due to injuries heading into their Week 16 matchup with the Washington Football Team. Four players are listed as questionable for Sunday’s game and three are doubtful.

Here’s the full Week 16 injury report.

Player	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Status
DE Brian Burns	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Questionable
RB Christian McCaffrey	Thigh	DNP	DNP	DNP	Doubtful
OT Russell Okung	Calf	DNP	DNP	DNP	Doubtful
CB Troy Pride Jr.	Hip	DNP	DNP	DNP	Doubtful
DE Austin Larkin	Shoulder	Limited	Limited	Limited	Questionable
DT Bravvion Roy	Knee	Limited	Limited	Limited	Questionable
DE Yetur Gross-Matos	Ankle	Full	Full	Full	–
DE Marquis Haynes	Shoulder	Full	Full	Full	–
DE Efe Obada	Knee	Full	Full	Full	–
WR Curtis Samuel	Hamstring	Full	Full	Full	–
LB Adarius Taylor	Ankle	–	Limited	Limited	Questionable

While he’s technically listed as questionable, defensive coordinator Phil Snow says Burns isn’t playing. It also sounds like McCaffrey is out. Yesterday, coach Matt Rhule said he’s dying to play but is not ready yet.

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