The Carolina Panthers ruled out four players for Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers, including starting outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips (hamstring) and left guard Damien Lewis (knee). Phillips, Lewis, cornerback Akayleb Evans (triceps/knee) and guard Torricelli Simpkins III (ankle) were sidelined throughout the week. All four sustained injuries in Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Phillips will miss a second consecutive game after reinjuring his hamstring against the Eagles in Week 6.
Starting defensive lineman Bobby Brown III was listed as questionable. The Packers also face absences with center Sean Rhyan (ankle), guard Travis Glover (knee) and linebacker Zaire Franklin out. Backup cornerback Will Lee III and rookie Chau Smith-Wade remain the only healthy options at the position.
Coach Dave Canales indicated multiple options at guard, including Corey Bullock and journeyman Jake Curhan from the practice squad. If Brown cannot play, Te Rah Edwards would likely return to the rotation.
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