Panthers rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders carted off field with neck injury

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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.