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Đã gửi: Thứ 5 08/08/19 9:32t with a calf injury."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomPanthers vs Saints Friday injury report: Chris Clark practiced today, but Kawann Short did notNew,16commentsThe Panthers had their starting left tackle on the field today, but their best defensive tackle was held out with a calf injury.ByBradley Smith@bdubsmittyUpdatedDec 14, 2018,2:23pm ESTShareTweetShareSharePanthers vs Saints Friday injury report: Chris Clark practiced today, but Kawann Short did notThe Panthers were back on the field today in preparation for their game on Monday night against the Saints, and one key player returned to practice while another was held out for the second straight day.Left tackle Chris Clark was back in action today after missing yesterday’s practice with a knee injury. That’s good news for his chances to play on Monday night. He hasn’t been the best left tackle in the league since being signed by the Panthers, but he has at least been a warm body with experience. It doesn’t count for much, but it’s better than nothing.The bigger concern today is that defensive tackle Kawann Short missed his second straight day of practice with a calf injury. There’s one small sliver of hope that the Panthers are just being cautious with him due to the weather (it’s windy Da’Norris Searcy Jersey 2019 , rainy and cold in Charlotte). Hopefully that’s all it is, because if the Panthers go into Monday’s game without the best pass rushing defensive tackle available against Drew Brees... let’s just say it won’t be pretty.Rashaan Gaulden was back today after missing yesterday’s practice with an illness. That’s good news for his availability on Monday night because the Panthers will need him for depth. If he’s unable to go, the Panthers could activate Da’Norris Searcy from injured reserve if they’re comfortable with his recovery from the concussion he suffered. They have to make that decision soon, though, because his three-week window expires at the end of this week.Cam Newton was limited to non-throwing duty during the open media portion of practice, but that could simply be the team being cautious with the bad weather today. Unless something changes, he’s fully expected to suit up on Monday.Graham Gano was also held out of practice today, but hopes to be ready for Monday night.Here’s today’s full injury report:Panthers injury report Did not participate in practiceK Graham Gano (knee)DT Kawann Short (calf)Limited participation in practiceQB Cam Newton (shoulder)Full participation in practiceS Mike Adams (rest/wrist)OT Chris Clark (knee)LB Thomas Davis (rest)S Rashaan Gaulden (illness)DE Julius Peppers (rest)Practice StatusDid not participate in practice = 0% of a player’s normal repetitionsLimited participation in practice = Less than 100% of a player’s normal repetitionsFull participation in practice = 100% of a player’s normal repetitionsGame StatusOut = Player will not playDoubtful = Player unlikely to playQuestionable = Uncertain if player will play SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP)Panthers rookie cornerback Donte Jackson is showing he can talk the talk.Now coach Ron Rivera is hoping the team’s second-round draft pick can walk the walk.The Louisiana State standout has already turned heads at training camp, displaying impressive speed – and a cocky swagger to match.”He is fast Greg Little Carolina Panthers Jersey , and I love his confidence level,” Rivera said of the 5-foot-10, 180-pound Jackson. ”We haven’t had a guy like that since Josh Norman.”Norman was an All-Pro cornerback for the Panthers in 2015, the year Carolina went 17-2 and reached the Super Bowl. But he was released the following season because of a contract disagreement and signed with the Washington Redskins.The Panthers have found one solid replacement at cornerback in James Bradberry, and are in search of another. With veteran Ross Cockrell going down with a leg injury on Monday, Jackson may be called on to fill the other starting spot.Not surprisingly, Jackson said he’s up to the task.”Coming into the NFL I have always felt like I belonged here,” Jackson said.Panthers cornerback Kevon Seymour has seen firsthand Jackson’s swagger. Seymour said when running back Christian McCaffrey was racing down the field, Jackson turned to teammates and said, ”He might outrun y’all Blue Greg Little Jersey , but he ain’t gonna outrun me. I’m way too fast for that. I’m like electricity. Shoooooom!”’With that, Seymour started to laugh.”That is how much confidence he has,” Seymour said.Back in minicamp, Jackson told reporters he’s like the Beyonce song ”I just woke up like this.”When Rivera heard that he broke into a wide grin.”He is a personality,” Rivera told the team’s website in May. ”He’s got a lot of confidence. You see it on the field. You see it when you talk to him. You watch it in his gait, the way he carries himself. That’s the type of attitude you have to have if you want to play in this league. You have to have a certain type of swagger. Josh Norman had it. He had it from Day One. You guys saw it. He struggled a little bit, but because of his swagger, he was able to bring himself back. Well, this young man’s got something.”Jackson, who said he’s been a talker since he played youth football Greg Little Carolina Panthers Jersey , welcomes the comparisons to Norman.”I’m not quiet out there, and I play the same position” as Norman, Jackson said. ”We both talk a lot and compete at a high level so that’s going to draw a lot of comparison.”Said Bradberry: ”He’s definitely confident in himself. I wouldn’t say he’s much of a trash talker. But that is the way people are going to perceive him, because he is very confident in himself. But he does talk a lot. And he’s very fast.”Jackson’s speed in coverage has been on display on several occasions during training camp. The 5-foot-10, 188-pound cornerback got beat by rookie wide receiver D.J. Moore on one play, but then quickly recovered and broke up the pass.”He’s not the biggest corner but he’s real fast,” Bradberry said.When a reporter asked who is the fastest player on the team, Jackson responded by saying ”Donte Jackson, No. 26.”And when asked if there is a player in the league he can’t cover, he said Cheap Greg Little Jersey , ”C’mon man, you know the answer to that. I don’t feel like there is anybody I can’t cover.”His Twitter handle reads Donte ”Action” Jackson because he says ”I’m about that action, simple as that.”The Panthers sure hope so.”It’s good to see,” Rivera said of Jackson’s confidence level. ”But remember, you have to back it up.”—
