Panthers rule pair of starters out vs. Lions

The Carolina Panthers announced on Friday that they would be without left guard Damien Lewis and receiver Xavier Legette for their Sunday Night Football matchup against the Detroit Lions. Lewis, a 6-2, 335-pound tackle, suffered a UCL injury and missed practice, making it his third consecutive contest to miss playing time. Legette, a 6-3, third-year player, has 86 receptions for 924 yards and seven touchdowns in his career but is currently out due to not participating in Friday's practices.

Receiver Jalen Coker and right tackle Monroe Freeling are also questionable for the game, with Coker dealing with a quad injury and Freeling needing clearance from an independent physician. If Coker cannot play, rookie Ja seem Reed, who will make his NFL debut, will take his spot. The Panthers will also be without defensive tackles Lee Hunter and Cam Jackson, both listed as questionable due to foot and knee injuries, respectively. The Lions' defense ranks last in the NFL in both passing defense and scoring defense.