Corbett’s status shapes interior protection and run-blocking efficiency as Carolina mitigates Dallas’ pressure and keeps Dowdle integrated into the game plan.

Out with an MCL injury; listed as inactive/IR, creating a shift at center and altering interior protection as Carolina fills the gap with Cade Mays at center.

Corbett’s injury creates a guard-center injury chain that could compromise Carolina’s interior run-blocking, elevating Hubbard’s workload but potentially hurting the overall run game.

Corbett’s IR stint compounds Bryce Young’s blindside pressure, hurting Carolina’s interior protection and run-game tempo. This absence foreshadows a rough stretch unless backups stabilize quickly.

Corbett watches from IR with a grade-3 MCL sprain; out at least four weeks, creating an interior line vacancy and potential early-season protection challenges.