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Panthers provide update on Chandler Zavala after scary injury
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) reacts with guard Chandler Zavala (62). Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Panthers provide update on OL Chandler Zavala after scary injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports  |  By Grey Papke  |  Last updated 10/8/23

The Carolina Panthers provided an update Sunday on rookie offensive lineman Chandler Zavala after he suffered a scary injury against the Detroit Lions.

Zavala stayed down motionless for several minutes during the first half of Sunday’s game after suffering a neck injury while blocking. The rookie fell face-first to the ground and had to be carted off, though he did give a thumbs up to the Ford Field crowd as he left the field.

Zavala was taken to a local hospital. According to the team, he was alert and had movement in all his extremities.

A fourth-round draft pick out of NC State, Zavala has started all five regular-season games for the Panthers thus far on the season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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