The Carolina Panthers are embarking on a pivotal Week 12 prime-time game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. And defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero could be without one of his most trusted figures for the clash.
There is real momentum building around the Panthers following their thrilling overtime triumph against the Atlanta Falcons. The last thing they need is for key men to be missing, especially versus one of their wild-card rivals boasting arguably the most prolific dual-threat running back in the league. But that looks like a genuine possibility, and it came from the player himself.