Most Carolina Panthers fans were hoping beyond all hope that the team would come up with an answer at left guard this season that did not involve Amini Silatolu. It looks like they may end up getting their wish, but in a manner that is less than ideal. On Tuesday during the walk-through ahead of their first preseason contest against the Buffalo Bills, Silatolu left the field seated in the front of a cart with reported “knee soreness” which later had him taking a trip back to Charlotte for further evaluation. This evening, it is reported the damage is more than just a bruise:
It is anticipated that Silatolu will miss about six weeks recovering from the injury, meaning for at least the first couple of games, the team will have to find a different answer.