Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II is expected to miss significant time after suffering a moderate tear in his lateral collateral ligament (LCL). Multiple reports say the injury is confirmed as a moderate LCL tear, which will likely sideline him for up to eight weeks. The setback is described as the second notable training-camp injury for the player. Brazzell had been viewed as part of the competition for the team’s receiver depth chart, with expectations that he could challenge for the WR3 role behind Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker. With Brazzell out during the recovery period, the Panthers must continue evaluating other receivers to fill the same depth positions. The team’s immediate plans are not detailed in the reports, but the injury timeline suggests he will miss a substantial portion of training and any early regular-season preparation. Further updates on his return are expected as his rehabilitation progresses.