CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers on Friday put placekicker Graham Gano on injured reserve, meaning the 2017 Pro Bowl selection is done for the year.
Former Virginia Tech kicker Joey Slye, who kicked a 59-yard field goal in Thursday night's preseason finale against Pittsburgh and was 3-for-3 on kicks of 50-plus yards during the exhibition season, will open the season as Carolina's kicker.
Gano did not kick in any of the four preseason game after developing soreness in his plant leg similar to what he experienced last season. He has not kicked at all since early in training camp.