Gross out for the season
Fruitland native breaks ankle against Atlanta
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 11:26 AM PST
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| Mike McCarn | Associated Press
Carolina Panthers’ Jordan Gross reacts after being injured in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday. |
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina left tackle Jordan Gross broke his right ankle in the Panthers’ 28-19 win over Atlanta.
Gross was blocking midway through the second quarter Sunday when a Falcons player fell into his leg, which bent awkwardly. The medical staff put a brace on his leg and ankle before he was carted to the locker room.
Coach John Fox said after the game that doctors told him Gross’ ankle was broken, leaving Carolina without the anchor of its offensive line indefinitely.
Travelle Wharton moved from left guard to Gross’ spot and Mackenzy Bernadeau replaced Wharton.