Panthers rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was carted off the field after a scary neck injury during a game in Charlotte. He was a fourth-round draft pick and had impressive stats from his time in college.
Key Points
Sanders was a fourth-round draft pick and had started five of 10 games in the season.
He recorded 1,295 yards on 99 receptions in his final two seasons with the Longhorns.
Sanders was facing his former college teammate Xavier Worthy, who was drafted in the first round by the Kansas City Chiefs.
Pros
Sanders raised his arms as he was being taken off the field, indicating some level of consciousness.
Sanders was a two-time First-team nod for Texas and had good stats in his final two college seasons.
The Chiefs had a lead at halftime thanks to touchdowns by Noah Gray.
Cons
Sanders suffered a scary neck injury after falling on his head during a tackle.
The Panthers had not provided an immediate update on Sanders' status, causing uncertainty about the severity of the injury.