Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark is expected to play in Week 9 despite an elbow injury. However, Panthers linebacker Brian Burns has been ruled out for the game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a concussion. The short week will make it difficult for Burns and cornerback CJ Henderson to clear the concussion protocol in time for Thursday night's game. Panthers head coach Frank Reich confirmed that Burns and Henderson are unlikely to play against the Bears.
Panthers head coach Frank Reich is not planning to have LB Brian Burns (concussion/elbow) available for Thursday night's game against Bears https://t.co/ffLUx6cmRK https://t.co/ZPoaHEayeN
DJ Chark, Brian Burns among Panthers who wouldn't have practiced on Monday. https://t.co/rtLSYxGHt3
DJ Chark (elbow) listed as DNP on Monday https://t.co/aRxLeyxWkN
Long injury report for Panthers, which is an estimation since they had walkthrough. DNP: Brian Burns (concussion), DJ Chark (elbow), CJ Henderson (concussion), Laviska Shenault (ankle), Stephen Sullivan (shoulder), Luiji Vilian (knee), Xavier Woods (thigh), Chandler Wooten (ank).
Frank Reich: It will be tough for Brian Burns, C.J. Henderson to play Thursday. https://t.co/afyWcGm7fZ
Reich says short week will make it tough for Brian Burns (and CJ Henderson) to clear the concussion protocol.
With Brian Burns and CJ Henderson dealing with concussions, it will be hard for them to return in time for TNF, Reich acknowledges. #Panthers
Asked if the short week would make it hard for Burns and Henderson to return, Reich just replied "yes" as he left the lectern.
Panthers LB Brian Burns (concussion) was ruled out vs. Colts https://t.co/RnZv7kft1L https://t.co/VeOrqOxgio
CAR WR DJ Chark Jr. (elbow) active Week 9. https://t.co/4YGSZPaEGb
CAR WR DJ Chark (elbow) is expected to play Week 9; per Adam Schefter. https://t.co/lNmbWqfJg1