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Fozzy Whittaker Injury: Updates on Panthers RB's Leg and Recovery

Carolina Panthers running back Fozzy Whittaker suffered an apparent right-leg injury in the third quarter of Super Bowl 50 against the Denver Broncos.

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Whitaker in Locker Room for Evaluation

Sunday, Feb. 7

Ashley Stroehlein of WBTV relayed the update.

Whittaker saw limited action during the first three-quarters of the season. Then a foot injury suffered by starter Jonathan Stewart against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 13 thrust the 27-year-old backup into a more high-profile role for a while.

The Texas product spent time with the Arizona Cardinals, San Diego Chargers and Cleveland Browns before landing with the Panthers in 2014.