Panthers G Chandler Zavala (neck) carted off field

Field Level Media|published: Sun 8th October, 14:23 2023

Aug 25, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) reacts with wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (15) and guard Chandler Zavala (62) after throwing a touchdown pass in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. credits: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Panthers rookie guard Chandler Zavala was carted off during the first quarter against the host Detroit Lions on Sunday with a neck injury.

Zavala, 24, was injured on a running play when he collided with Lions defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs. Zavala gave a thumbs-up to the crowd as the cart headed to the locker room. Cade Mays replaced him at left guard.

Zavala, a fourth-round pick by the Panthers in the 2023 draft out of North Carolina State, was taken to a Detroit hospital for further evaluation.

—Field Level Media