Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee) should be back soon

Panthers rookie receiver Kelvin Benjamin was able to smile after his first NFL injury scare, saying he felt like “a new man” after a precautionary MRI revealed only a bone bruise.

Benjamin’s MRI revealed no structural damage, and the indication that his absence will be measured in days rather than weeks.

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Benjamin figures to play right away for the Panthers even though he’s something of a project as a route runner. At 6’5”, he should be a factor in the red zone at least. It's not good that he's missing valuable practice reps, but the Panthers are probably happy they avoided a more serious injury.

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