Landon Johnson News

NOVEMBER 22: Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets throws before a game with the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 22, 2009 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Just two games after taking over for injured Thomas Davis as a starting outside linebacker, Landon Johnson has joined Davis on the injured reserve list and is out for the season.

The odds already were long and get longer by the day. But Panthers coach John Fox said he is still sending a positive message to his players after Thursday's 24-17 loss to Miami.

's struggles to suspect tackling to key injuries and just plain bad luck, there are plenty of reasons for Carolina's 4-6 record.

Panthers coach John Fox said today linebackers Na'il Diggs and Landon Johnson have been added to the team's injury report after Sunday's loss against Miami.

There was no definitive news after Sunday's game on Atlanta running-back Michael Turner's injured ankle.

In all but one game over the past seven years, Jordan Gross has lined up at tackle as Carolina's highest-paid and most effective blocker.

Thomas Davis simply was dropping back into pass coverage. Then in one split second, the former Georgia linebacker's season was over.

They want them to take the handcuffs off Jake Delhomme. Well, if there's a game to do it, it's probably this one.

Friday's Carolina Panthers links from around the Internet: Landon Johnson ready to step in for Davis / Charlotte Observer Rain forces Panthers into inadequate facility / Charlotte Observer Friday Forecast: Ron Green Jr.'s NFL picks / Charlotte Observer Loss of Davis will change Panthers' scheme / Rock Hill Herald Charles Johnson key to DL ...

Not only are the Panthers changing personnel at linebacker, but it will likely have them making some scheme changes as well.

's recent flurry of interceptions, he's nowhere close to matching the passing woes in Carolina.

Landon Johnson came to Carolina armed with a big contract and a gaudy resume. Twenty months and 22 games later, Johnson likely will finally get his first start with the Panthers on Sunday against Atlanta following the season-ending knee injury to weakside linebacker Thomas Davis.

With all 11 starters back, the Panthers haven't called upon rookies much. Running back Mike Goodson flashed during the preseason but has played sparingly since .

Panthers receiver Muhsin Muhammad missed Thursday's practice due to what he said was asprained MCL in his knee and said afterward he doesn't expect to play Sunday at New Orleans.

Panthers kicker John Kasay is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in New Orleans against the Saints.

If you came to the Carolina Panthers practice Wednesday looking for fullbacks, you were out of luck - there weren't any.

CHARLOTTE The Carolina Panthers will almost certainly be without both fullbacks this Sunday against New Orleans.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad and safety Charles Godfrey did not participate in practice on Wednesday.

For three years, he's waited. Now that he's finally approaching ready, Panthers wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett could be close to his chance.