The Carolina Panthers have placed Hayden Hurst on injured reserve just weeks after the veteran tight endās father, Jerry Hurst, posted on social media that his son was diagnosed with post-traumatic amnesia following a concussion sustained on Nov. 9 against the Chicago Bears.
Shortly after his fatherās concerning post, which asked for prayers for his son, Hurst took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and wrote that he suffered a āpretty nasty concussionā and didnāt remember up to four hours after the game.
Hurst called it a āscary situationā but added that āit is NOT career ending. Iām starting my return to play this week, so fingers crossed I make it back for the last few weeks!ā
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Hurst has remained in the concussion protocol since and has not played. He had been practicing on a limited basis.
Hurst signed a three-year, $21.7 million contract with the Panthers last offseason, but has been a disappointment with only 18 receptions for 184 yards and one touchdown in nine games.
The Panthers also placed guard Justin McCray on injured reserve Friday with a calf injury.
The Panthers are 1-12 and out of contention for the playoffs. Carolina hosts Atlanta (6-7) on Sunday.