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Panthers WR Diontae Johnson misses 2nd straight practice on Thursday

Oct 13, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) and wide receiver Diontae Johnson (5) celebrate a touchdown in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Oct 13, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (14) and wide receiver Diontae Johnson (5) celebrate a touchdown in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young may not have his offense's top target in his return under center on Sunday.

Wideout Diontae Johnson did not participate in Thursday's practice due to a rib injury. The sixth-year receiver was also held out of Wednesday's session.

Johnson currently leads the Panthers in targets (58), receptions (30), receiving yards (357) and receiving touchdowns (three).

Here's the team's full injury report for Thursday . . .

Injury

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Game status

QB Andy Dalton

Right thumb

DNP

DNP

CB Dane Jackson

Hamstring

DNP

DNP

WR Diontae Johnson

Rib/rest

DNP

DNP

DL A'Shawn Robinson

Knee

DNP

Limited

S Nick Scott

Hamstring

DNP

DNP

RB Jonathon Brooks

Knee

Limited

Limited

LB Claudin Cherelus

Hamstring

Limited

Limited

S Jordan Fuller 

Hamstring

Limited

Limited

LB Josey Jewell

Hamstring/groin

Limited

Limited

OT Taylor Moton

Elbow

Limited

Limited

OT Yosh Nijman

Knee

Limited

Limited

LB Jon Rhattigan

Knee

Limited

Full

TE Ja'Tavion Sanders

Groin/wrist

Limited

Limited

WR Adam Thielen

Hamstring

Limited

Limited

TE Tommy Tremble

Back

Limited

Limited

OLB D.J. Wonnum

Quadriceps

Limited

DNP

OLB Jadeveon Clowney

Shoulder

Limited

Full

DL Jaden Crumedy

Ankle

Full

Full

S Sam Franklin Jr.

Personal/foot

DNP

Full

S Jammie Robinson

Knee

Limited

DNP

RB Raheem Blackshear

Shoulder

Full

Full

K Eddy Piñeiro

Personal

DNP

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