The Panthers’ injury report today looks almost identical to yesterday’s. The only change is that veteran linebacker Adarius Taylor has been added as a limited participant on Thursday due to an ankle issue.
Here is Carolina’s updated Week 16 injury report.
| Player | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Status |
| DE Brian Burns | Knee | DNP | DNP | ||
| RB Christian McCaffrey | Thigh | DNP | DNP | ||
| OT Russell Okung | Calf | DNP | DNP | ||
| CB Troy Pride Jr. | Hip | DNP | DNP | ||
| DE Austin Larkin | Shoulder | Limited | Limited | ||
| DT Bravvion Roy | Knee | Limited | Limited | ||
| DE Yetur Gross-Matos | Ankle | Full | Full | ||
| DE Marquis Haynes | Shoulder | Full | Full | ||
| DE Efe Obada | Knee | Full | Full | ||
| WR Curtis Samuel | Hamstring | Full | Full | ||
| LB Adarius Taylor | Ankle | – | Limited |
It certainly looks like all four of the DNPs are on their way to sitting out this week. Defensive coordinator Phil Snow told reporters today that Brian Burns won’t play. Also, coach Matt Rhule says Christian McCaffrey is dying to, but he’s just not ready yet.
As for their opponents, Washington has some uncertainty going on at quarterback. Alex Smith says he expects to play but Dwayne Haskins took first-team reps at practice today and looks on track to start Sunday.
