Promising Panthers Rookie Suffers Serious Hand Injury in Week 13 Win Over Rams, Could Miss the Rest of the Season
The thrilling 31 to 28 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 13 should have been a moment of pure celebration for the Carolina Panthers. The team improved to 7 and 6 and kept their playoff hopes alive. However, behind the scenes, a troubling report began to emerge. A rising star on defense may have suffered a significant hand injury that could end his rookie season early.
According to Joe Person of The Athletic, the injury occurred during the game and involves the thumb. The severity remains unknown for now. The Panthers have confirmed they will use the Week 14 bye to evaluate the situation and determine whether a long term medical decision is needed.
The team has not officially named the player in early statements, adding to the mystery and concern. But multiple sources inside the locker room indicate the biggest worry centers around Lathan Ransom. The rookie safety has recently stepped into a critical role and was gaining momentum as one of the team’s most exciting young defenders.
Ransom was called upon to fill in after the suspension of Tre’von Moehrig. Over 12 games, including 6 starts, he has recorded 45 tackles, 1 forced fumble, and 1 sack. His most impressive stat is a Pro Football Focus run defense grade of 92.2, the highest among all NFL safeties this season. However, his overall PFF grade sits at just 56.0, ranking him 74th out of 93 at the position, pointing to some inconsistency in other areas of his game.
Despite that, his growing presence and versatility made him an essential piece in Carolina’s evolving defense. If Ransom is forced to miss extended time, the Panthers will have to rely on less experienced options during the most critical stretch of the year.
Should the injury require surgery or multiple weeks of rest, Ransom could be placed on injured reserve. That would mark a disappointing early end to what was shaping up to be a breakout rookie campaign.
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