Panthers place LB Justin Houston on injured reserve

The Panthers placed Justin Houston on injured reserve, Saturday, meaning the linebacker is out for at least the rest of the month.

Carolina already had declared Houston out for its game against the Colts after he didn’t practice all week because of a hamstring strain.

Justin Houston placed on injured reservehttps://t.co/b4qW3cWW3h

— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) November 4, 2023

Houston first pulled his hamstring during the team’s win over the Texans, Oct. 29. The Panthers signed the former Georgia Bulldog this past summer. But he hadn’t made the impact the team had hoped. The 34-year-old is playing in about 40 percent of the Panthers defensive snaps. Playing the outside, he’s made nine total tackles with a half sack.

There could be more defensive starters missing by the time the Panthers kick off Sunday against the Colts. The team listed safety Vonn Bell (quad) as doubtful. He’s already missed the past two games.

The Panthers Wire noted how many defensive players have missed time because of injury. It’s a lengthy list. Here’s who already is sidelined — cornerback Jaycee Horn, safety Jeremy Chinn and linebackers Shaq Thompson, Yetur Gross-Matos, Marquis Haynes Sr. and Claduin Cherelus.

Panthers release final injury report before Sunday

Here’s a list of the players who are dealing with injuries and whether they practiced this week.

Player	Position	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Game Status
DJ Chark	WR	Elbow	DNP	LP	LP	Questionable
Claudin Cherelus	LB	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Troy Hill	CB	Illness	DNP	FP	FP	(-)
Justin Houston	OLB	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Hayden Hurst	TE	Illness	DNP	FP	FP	(-)
Taylor Moton	OT	Knee	DNP	LP	FP	(-)
Laviska Shenault Jr.	WR	Ankle	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Vonn Bell	S	Quadriceps	LP	LP	LP	Doubtful
Brian Burns	LB	Elbow	LP	LP	FP	(-)
Austin Corbett	G	Knee	LP	LP	FP	(-)
Frankie Luvu	LB	Hip	LP	LP	FP	(-)
Chandler Wooten	LB	Hamstring	LP	LP	FP	(-)
Raheem Blackshear	RB	Groin	LP	FP	FP	(-)
Xavier Woods	FS	Abdomen		LP	FP	(-)
Cade Mays	G	Ankle		FP	FP	(-)
Donte Jackson	CB	Quadriceps			FP	Questionable
Alex Cook	SAF	Shoulder			FP	(-)
Miles Sanders	RB	Calf			FP	(-)