The Carolina Panthers ruled out cornerback Jaycee Horn and G Damien Lewis for their matchup with the Houston Texans on Saturday.
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The Carolina Panthers will be without a pair of starters and several other contributors when they take on the Houston Texans in their second preseason game.
According to Darin Gantt of Panthers.com, cornerback Jaycee Horn, who hurt his thumb, and left guard Damien Lewis, who hurt his shoulder, are both sidelined, absences the team had anticipated heading into Saturday.
With Horn out, Shemar Bartholomew will get the start at cornerback after the team tried Corey Thornton in that role last week.
On the offensive line, Cade Mays steps in for Lewis at left guard as Carolina looks to find stability in the trenches before week one.
The Panthers will also be without rookie outside linebacker Nic Scourton, who left Thursday’s joint practice with cramping and heat-related symptoms.
Wide receiver Jalen Coker, who missed time earlier in the week due to illness, will also sit out.
Meanwhile, linebacker Trevin Wallace is expected to play after missing Thursday’s session for a personal matter.
Full List of Inactives vs. Texans
- CB Jaycee Horn
- OLB Nic Scourton
- WR Jalen Coker
- TE Tyler Mabry
- LB Claudin Cherelus
- DT Cam Jackson
- G Chandler Zavala
- G Damien Lewis
- DE LaBryan Ray
Carolina’s depth will be tested, but the preseason provides a prime opportunity for young players and reserves to prove they belong in the rotation.
Keep an eye out for Bartholomew today, as he could have a big role filling in for Horn if injury problems keep popping up.
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