Panthers tight end Mitchell Evans carted off with an ankle injury, not believed to be serious
Summary
Carolina Panthers tight end Mitchell Evans was taken off the field with an ankle injury during practice. The team’s coach said the injury does not seem serious, but doctors will check more to be sure.Key Facts
- Mitchell Evans is a second-year tight end for the Carolina Panthers.
- He was injured when players rolled up on his ankle during practice.
- The initial assessment suggests the injury is not serious.
- Evans was a fifth-round draft pick in 2025 from Notre Dame.
- Last season, Evans had 19 catches, 171 yards, and two touchdowns.
- He is competing for playing time with teammates Tommy Tremble and Ja’Tavion Sanders.
- The Panthers also lost linebacker Nic Scouton to a season-ending ACL injury earlier in training camp.
- Offensive tackles Taylor Moton and Ickey Ekwonu are out for the start of the season but expected to return later.
- Other players, including guard Damien Lewis and Robert Hunt, are recovering from injuries.
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