Inactive players for Panthers vs. Chiefs: Jeremy Chinn will miss game for Carolina
Christian McCaffrey is all set to make his return.
The All-Pro running back is officially active for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. McCaffrey will play for the first time since suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 2.
However, the Panthers will be without the team’s leading tackler in rookie safety Jeremy Chinn (knee). He was questionable for the game with the injury. The Panthers do not have one player that can replace all that he does, instead a combination of players will be used.
Adarius Taylor is starting in his place at weakside linebacker, but a number of players will contribute.
Panthers left tackle Russell Okung (calf) did not travel with the team and will miss a second straight game with the injury. A rotation of Greg Little, Trent Scott and possibly Dennis Daley is expected in his place, but Daley is getting the start.
DE Yetur Gross-Matos is active after coming off injured reserve with a high ankle sprain. DT Zach Kerr (toe) and DE Marquis Haynes (shoulder) are both active after being listed as questionable coming into the game.
Second-year quarterback Will Grier will back up Teddy Bridgewater. P.J. Walker is inactive after backup up Bridgewater in the last three games.
Carolina Panthers
LT Russell Okung (calf)
QB P.J. Walker
WR Marken Michel
S Sean Chandler
OL Michael Schofield
DT Bruce Hector
Kansas City Chiefs
WR Sammy Watkins (hamstring)
S Tedric Thompson
LB Darius Harris
DE Demone Harris
OT Mitchell Schwartz (back)
TE Ricky Seals-Jones
DT Khalen Saunders
This story was originally published November 8, 2020 at 11:41 AM with the headline "Inactive players for Panthers vs. Chiefs: Jeremy Chinn will miss game for Carolina."
