Panthers to put TE Hayden Hurst on IR after concussion

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Carolina Panthers will place tight end Hayden Hurst, who has been dealing with post-traumatic amnesia from a concussion suffered last month, on season-ending injured reserve.

A league source confirmed the move to ESPN.com and said the move is precautionary after Hurst missed the last four games while in the concussion protocol.

Hurst recently told ESPN.com he doesn't believe his situation is career-ending.

"I'm doing better each day," Hurst said last week. "It's not going to end my career, just being cautious as I come back. Should be another week or two."

The 30-year-old later expressed his thanks for the support he has received and again…