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Panthers’ Will Lee leaves TNF vs. Packers after painful defensive play
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An extremely leaky run defense is a huge reason why the Carolina Panthers are giving up 27.7 points per game, but the team has actually done a good job of limiting quarterbacks through the air. A shorthanded secondary threatens to change that trend. Rookie cornerback Will Lee III sustained a hamstring injury while trying to thwart a 53-yard Christian Watson reception with more than nine minutes remaining in the second quarter of Thursday's road game versus the Green Bay Packers . He will not return , per The Athletic's Joe Person.
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Watson suffered a chest injury on the same play and was taken to the hospital for precautionary scans and further evaluation. Lee was called for defensive pass interference, but the Packers obviously declined.
Jordan Love has been carving up Carolina's secondary, and unfortunately, Lee struggled immensely to contain Green Bay's pass-catchers. He allowed five receptions for 88 yards , taking a step back after a strong Week 7 showing versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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The fourth-round draft pick and 2024 Second-Team All-SEC selection has seven passes defended, 33 combined tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery this season. Developing young players who can help push the Bryce Young era forward is obviously crucial, so the organization and fan base are eager to see Will Lee III get back on the field.
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Christian Watson returned in the ambulance and actually reentered the game in the second half. The Panthers will try to slap a bandage on their defense and claw their way back in this prime-time clash.
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