The Carolina Panthers announced Saturday that linebacker Mario Addison will not play Sunday against the Tennessee Titans following the death of his brother.
According to ESPN's David Newton, Gjamal Antonio Rodriqcus was killed in a shooting Sunday in Birmingham, Alabama, and his funeral was held Friday.
The 32-year-old Addison, who is in his ninth NFL season, is the Panthers' leader in sacks this season with 6.5, which ranks 11th in the NFL.
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