Preparations are underway for the Carolina Panthers' crucial home clash against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6. And head coach Dave Canales has just received a monumental boost at the right time.
The Panthers have dealt with their fair share of frustrating injuries this season. No franchise ever comes away truly unscathed, but they've had a detrimental impact on the team's chances to hit the ground running.
That's no excuse, but it's a mitigating factor that must be considered when examining Carolina's indifferent 2-3 start to the campaign.
Carolina Panthers' tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders is back practicing ahead of Week 6
One of those centered on Ja'Tavion Sanders.