The Carolina Panthers may not have much time left with Stephon Gilmore. And now, they definitely won’t have any time with him on the field this Sunday.
As expected, Gilmore has been ruled out of the team’s Week 17 matchup with the New Orleans Saints. The soon-to-be free agent and former Defensive Player of the Year, whose chances of suiting up were essentially squashed by head coach Matt Rhule on Wednesday, had not practiced all week.
Likely joining him in street clothes will be offensive lineman Cameron Erving, who missed the Week 16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to the same calf issue. Rookie Brady Christensen will get the start at left tackle in place of Erving for the second straight game.
Here’s how the final injury report materialized ahead of the division clash:
| Injury | Wed. | Thurs. | Fri. | Game status | |
| LT Cameron Erving | Calf | DNP | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
| CB Stephon Gilmore | Groin | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| S Kenny Robinson | Illness | DNP | – | – | – |
| S Juston Burris | Groin | Limited | Limited | Limited | Questionable |
| LB Jermaine Carter Jr. | Groin | Limited | Limited | Limited | Questionable |
| S Sean Chandler | Groin | – | Limited | Limited | Doubtful |
| CB CJ Henderson | Shoulder/Knee | Limited | Questionable |
