The Panthers were optimistic, but were delivered the kind of news that will change the dynamic of their entire season.
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Kelvin Benjamin goes down with an injury when running a route, doesn’t look good. pic.twitter.com/e4VOTjEW5A
A host of players, including Newton, gathered around Benjamin before a cart was brought onto the field to take him away.
Last year in his rookie season out of Florida State, the 6-5, 245-pound Benjamin had 73 receptions for 1,008 yards and nine touchdowns.
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