Dave Canales Reports Another Talented Carolina Panthers Offensive Lineman Suffers Major Injury After Loss to Buffalo Bills
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Charlotte, NC — The injury nightmare continues for the Carolina Panthers. During his postgame press conference after Sunday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills, head coach Dave Canales delivered devastating news: Brady Christensen, one of the team’s most versatile and dependable offensive linemen, has likely ruptured his Achilles tendon and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Christensen, often praised as the “Swiss Army knife” of the Panthers’ offensive line, can play all five positions across the front. Recently, he had been filling in at right guard for the injured Robert Hunt, proving once again his reliability and adaptability.
But Sunday turned from bad to worse. Alongside Christensen’s injury, both center Cade Mays and right tackle Taylor Moton also left the game hurt, leaving the offensive line dangerously thin. Although Austin Corbett recently returned from his own injury, the Panthers’ depth up front remains alarmingly shallow — a serious concern as the season grinds on.
🩹 Injury Woes Reach Breaking Point
The Panthers’ offensive front has been decimated by injuries, forcing the coaching staff to constantly reshuffle line combinations. Consistency — the lifeblood of any successful offense — has become impossible to find.
Meanwhile, quarterback Bryce Young continues to nurse an ankle injury, and with Andy Dalton struggling to perform at an NFL-caliber level, the offensive unit faces an uphill battle.
🧩 Searching for Stability
According to Canales, the team is still awaiting final test results to confirm Christensen’s diagnosis, but all signs point toward a season-ending Achilles rupture.
In an ideal scenario, both Mays and Moton could return next week, allowing the Panthers to field a line of Ekwonu–Lewis–Mays–Corbett–Moton. Even so, losing Christensen — one of the team’s most flexible linemen — is a major blow to an already struggling squad.
💬 A Season on the Brink
Christensen’s injury isn’t just a personnel loss; it’s another emotional gut punch for a team already battling through adversity. With the offensive line in shambles and their young quarterback less than 100%, the Panthers find themselves desperately hoping for good news on the health front.
If there was ever a time for Dave Canales’ leadership to shine, it’s now. Because without some luck — and fast healing — this could be a long, painful stretch for Carolina.












