Four takeaways from Wednesday, including Jaelan Phillips expected to miss some time

Early in the second quarter of Sunday’s win against the Eagles, Thomas Incoom suffered a calf injury. It sidelined him for the rest of the game. On Wednesday, Dave Canales told reporters that Incoom will be out “for a while” with what the coach described as “a pretty good” calf injury, indicating it’s significant.

“I don’t know the exact landmark for when he’ll be back,” said Canales, but for now, they’ll call it week-to-week.

The news comes while the Panthers also have to replace Phillips’ production at outside linebacker for at least the next game, as Phillips deals with a hamstring injury. Incoom played three snaps on defense against Philadelphia while Phillips tested his hamstring (he would finish the game) and before Incoom left.

The real hole in production, though, came on special teams, where Incoom has been a four-core special teamer.

“He’s a guy that we’re going to miss for sure in the special teams world,” said Canales. “Shoot, it took four guys to replace him on special teams on Sunday, and that’s the type of impact that he’s had on our special teams unit, certainly.

Canales confirmed they will not put Incoom on IR. While there isn’t a firm return date yet, the coach is certain Incoom will work to meet any timeline.

“But you know he’s encouraged. He’ll attack it. He’ll attack the rehab just like he attacks everything else, and, whatever timelines are out there, I’m sure TI will beat them.”