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The Carolina Panthers announced they placed WR Chris Brazzell II on the season-ending injured reserve and signed TE Chamon Metayer in a corresponding move.

Carolina Panthers News / Total Pro Sports / July 30

Panthers Star WR Season Officially Over

The Carolina Panthers have suffered another major setback less than a week into training camp. Rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II will undergo season-ending surgery on his left knee after seeking a second medical opinion, according to a league source.

Panthers WR Chris Brazzell To Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery

An LCL tear suffered this week in training camp led to the expectation of missed time for Chris Brazzell. The Panthers wideout will in fact be sidelined for his entire rookie season.

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Panthers Rookie WR Chris Brazzell Getting Season-Ending Knee Surgery After Second Opinion

The Athletic’s Joe Person reports Panthers third-round WR Chris Brazzell II is getting season-ending surgery to repair his torn LCL after receiving a second opinion. The rookie was initially expected to miss only eight weeks after going down with a knee injury in practice this week.

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Panthers WR Chris Brazzell Suffers LCL Tear

Chris Brazzell‘s first NFL training camp has brought a significant setback. The third-round Panthers wide receiver draftee will miss several weeks because of a knee injury.

Panthers WR Chris Brazzell Expected To Miss Eight Weeks With LCL Tear

Panthers third-round WR Chris Brazzell II is expected to miss up to eight weeks with a torn LCL in his left knee, per the Athletic’s Joe Person. Brazzell left Wednesday’s practice with the knee injury and had to be carted off.

Panthers’ Chris Brazzell II just had his training camp turned upside down, and it doesn’t look good

The former Tennessee Vols star suffered an injury early in his first training camp, and he got a ride that no player ever wants. Former Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell II has been a positive standout this offseason for the Carolina Panthers.

Chris Brazzell is missing in Panthers training camp after wowing everyone with one of the best catches of the summer

Former Tennessee Vols wide receiver Chris Brazzell is already making a big impact at Carolina Panthers training camp. Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell didn’t take long to show everyone why general manager Dan Morgan was so excited to select the former Tennessee Vols standout in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 23

‘It could have been the play of training camp’ – It took Chris Brazzell one practice to show everyone that he’s a star

Former Tennessee Vols wide receiver Chris Brazzell made quite an impression on the first day of Carolina Panthers training camp. Former Tennessee Vols wide receiver Chris Brazzell showed off his electric skillset on the first day of Carolina Panthers training camp.

Former Tennessee WR Chris Brazzell II hit with a superlative that’s a compliment, but will make Vol fans chuckle

The VFL is getting high marks early in Charlotte, but to Vol fans, that’s likely not a surprise. Former Tennessee Vols receiver Chris Brazzell II was a criminally underrated player going into the 2026 NFL Draft.

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‘That’s a special trait’ – Panthers head coach points out a rare skill Chris Brazzell has that Vols fans saw against Georgia last season

The Carolina Panthers selected former Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Chris Brazzell in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft in large part because of a “special trait” that he often displayed during his time in Knoxville.

‘What the f–k?’ – Panthers GM Dan Morgan’s reaction to drafting Tennessee Vols WR Chris Brazzell goes viral in a new must-see clip

Former Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Chris Brazzell, a Tulane transfer, was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the third round (No. 83 overall) of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Chris Brazzell's Rookie Minicamp Puts Him In Position to Start For Panthers

NFL rookie minicamps have come and gone, giving the football world its first look at some of the top rookies in their new threads, and getting their first reps in as NFL players.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 11

Former Tennessee Vols WR Chris Brazzell has already gone viral with the Panthers thanks to his elite playmaking ability

It didn’t take long for former Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Chris Brazzell to go viral with the Carolina Panthers. Brazzell flashed his elite playmaking ability during minicamp.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 9

Chris Brazzell reveals his true feelings on Tennessee’s offense and addresses the maturity questions he faced before the draft

Former Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Chris Brazzell was selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers. Brazzell grew up rooting for the Panthers.

Panthers HC Dave Canales gets asked how concerned he is with Chris Brazzell’s ability to learn an NFL offense after playing at Tennessee

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales was asked this week if he’s concerned about rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell’s ability to learn an NFL offense after playing for the Tennessee Volunteers in college.

Chris Brazzell Might Be Severely Limited But It Will Actually Help the Panthers

The Carolina Panthers spent a third-round pick on Chris Brazzell, a wide receiver from Tennessee. While he wasn't a first-round pick, it is the third straight draft the Panthers have spent a premium selection on a wide receiver.

NFC Notes: Rueben Bain, Chris Brazzell, Buccaneers, Falcons Roster Predictions, Panthers

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Buccaneers “scoured the earth” for pass-rushing help before landing Rueben Bain Jr. at No. 15, including exploring

College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / April 24

Reporter Backs Up Chris Brazzell Amid Character Questions

The NFL Draft is almost ready to get underway in Pittsburgh, and many players’ dreams will come true. Tennessee will have a fair number of players drafted, including Chris Brazzell.

Why the 49ers are Showing Pre-Draft Interest in Chris Brazzell

The San Francisco 49ers have been checking out wide receivers before the 2026 NFL draft. Chris Brazzell from Tennessee is reportedly being brought in by the 49ers as one of their 30 pre-draft visits.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / November 17

Everything Chris Brazzell Said Ahead of Tennessee vs Florida

The Tennessee Volunteers are one of the better teams when it comes to wide receiver production. At the top of that list is current Tennessee wide receiver and star outside guy, Chris Brazzell.

College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 16

How Alabama Covers Chris Brazzell on The Joe Gaither Show

Let's crank up a Thursday edition of "The Joe Gaither Show on BamaCentral" with Theo Fernandez as we hear about SEC Basketball Media Days, discuss Tennessee's most explosive offensive weapon, and compare the Crimson Tide to a few of the Volunteers' opponents.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 13

Will Alabama use Dijon Lee to slow down Tennessee 6-foot-5 WR?

Will Alabama football match up size against size this weekend when it goes up against the Tennessee Volunteers? The Crimson Tide will be tasked with stopping one of the tallest wideouts in college football this weekend in Chris Brazzell.

College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / September 23

Tennessee WR Chris Brazzell Speaks With Media Ahead Of Matchup Against Mississippi State

One of the players who talked to the media on Tuesday ahead of a matchup against undefeated Mississippi State was Tennessee WR Chris Brazzell. Brazzell is having a strong season for the Volunteers and leads the team in catches (25), yards (426) and touchdowns (6).

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / March 13, 2025

Tennessee's Chris Brazzell Reportedly Taking on a Leadership Role in the WR Room

Chris Brazzell is taking on a leadership role in Tennessee's wide receiver room this Spring. Tennessee has a fresh and young wide receiver room this year.