Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan injures hamstring in practice

Field Level Media|published: Fri 7th November, 13:53 2025

Oct 19, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) stiff arms New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) in the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is listed as questionable to play against the visiting New Orleans Saints on Sunday after injuring his hamstring in practice, head coach Dave Canales announced.

"Something popped up in practice so we shut him down for part of it. He was able to take few reps but (it was precautionary)," Canales said on Friday. "We'll look at him (Saturday) morning though, just to make sure he's ready to go."

McMillan, 22, leads the team in catches (41) and receiving yards (558) while his two touchdown receptions are tied for the most on the club. He was selected by the Panthers with the eighth overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Arizona.

Also on Friday, the Panthers (5-4) announced that running back Rico Dowdle will not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Saints (1-8).

Dowdle was a full participant in practice on Friday after being limited Thursday with a quadriceps injury.

He rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns in Carolina's 16-13 victory over the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.

Dowdle, 27, leads the team in carries (131), rushing yards (735) and rushing touchdowns (four).

Guard Chandler Zavala (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game, while wide receiver Brycen Tremayne (hip) is questionable.

--Field Level Media

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