Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears make roster moves ahead of Thursday Night Football
The Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears made a number of roster moves ahead of their matchup on Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime. The Panthers activated outside linebacker Marquis Haynes to the 53-man roster after he spent some time on injured reserve. The Chicago Bears also activated wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown and corner Josh Blackwell from injured reserve. Chicago also promoted Micah Baskerville and Stephen Carlson from the practice squad to their active roster, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.
The Bears ended up winning Thursday Night Football, 16-13. With the loss, the Panthers dropped to 1-8 overall and the Bears improved to 3-7 overall.
Ahead of the matchup, both teams listed their inactive players for Thursday Night Football.
Panthers and Bears inactives ahead of Thursday Night Football
Neither the Carolina Panthers (1-7) nor the Chicago Bears (2-7) will be at full strength for their Thursday night matchup. Both teams lost their previous game, and are desperate for a win. The Panthers’ injuries certainly aren’t doing them any favors.
Carolina will be without key contributors such as EDGE Brian Burns (concussion/elbow) and CJ Henderson (concussion). The pair’s absence will add to a laundry list of concerns for the Panthers. The team will look to rediscover its rhythm after falling 27-13 to the Indianapolis Colts last week.
Carolina isn’t the only one dealing with injuries. Quarterback Justin Fields will be unavailable for the fourth week in a row due to a dislocated thumb. QB2 Tyson Bagent is expected to start in his place again.
Bagent completed 18-of-his-30 pass attempts for 220 yards and two touchdowns in Chicago’s 24-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints last week. Bagent also threw three interceptions in the outing. Along with Fields, the Bears will be without starters Nate Davis and Tremaine Edmunds.
Prior to kickoff for “Thursday Night Football,” the two teams released their lists of inactives for the matchup. Look below to see who won’t be suiting up for the contest. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET with the game airing on Amazon Prime Video.
Carolina Panthers inactives
OLB Brian Burns
WR Laviska Shenault Jr.
WR DJ Chark
CB CJ Henderson
G Nash Jensen
TE Stephen Sullivan
Chicago Bears inactives
QB Justin Fields
WR Velus Jones Jr.
CB Terell Smith
FB Khari Blasingame
LB Tremaine Edmunds
RG Nate Davis
DE Dominique Robinson
On3’s Grant Grubbs also contributed to this article.