Panthers CB Corey Thornton out for year with a broken fibula
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The Carolina Panthers will be without rookie cornerback Corey Thornton for the remainder of the season due to a broken fibula, as confirmed by head coach Dave Canales. Thornton, who made the team as an undrafted rookie, sustained the injury during the game against the 49ers. He had stepped in for Jaycee Horn, who suffered a concussion in the same game. Thornton participated in every game this season, recording 14 tackles, three passes defensed, and a forced fumble. The Panthers are also dealing with a shortage of healthy linebackers and will be without safety Tre’von Moehrig for the upcoming game against the Rams, pending the outcome of his appeal against a suspension.
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