Sucks to see a guy like Kuechly not only injured, but clearly very shaken by said injury. I'm not buying that this is the beginning of the end for Kuechly, he clearly loves the game more than anything. Plus he's still only 25. But such an injury may shorten his career. I never imagined Patrick Willis would be done at the age of 30, but I suppose at some point the body and brain can't take it anymore. That said, Kuechly should still have many more seasons ahead of him.
He did sign a new contract not too long ago. 5 years for $62 million. $34 million in guaranteed money.
So, good to know he's taken care of financially given all that he has done for the Panthers franchise.
Hope he takes all of the necessary time needed to recover. They play 10 days later in Oakland, then in Seattle. If he misses those 2 games, and they lose both, brings the team down to 4-8. Season is over.
Might be wise to sit him for the remainder of the year if there is any doubt about his health. No point in risking another blow to the head in the final 4 meaningless games. Given that the NFC East should get 1 of the wild card spots. The other either another NFC East, Arizona, most likely.