The Panthers rookie tight end was carted off the field after falling on his head

There was a scary moment in Charlotte on Sunday when a Panthers rookie was carted off the field.

Tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders was taken off the field after falling on his head following a tackle.

Sanders caught a pass from Bryce Young and scrambled for a first down when he was hit.

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Drue Tranquill of the Kansas City Chiefs tackles Ja’Tavion Sanders of the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Sanders started to face forward and then the crown of his helmet made contact with the turf.

He raised his arms as he was taken off the pitch.

The Panthers had not sent an immediate update on Sanders’ status other than it was a neck injury and he had been transported to a local hospital.

Carolina Panthers tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders after making a tackle in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. (Bob Donnan-Imagn photos)

Sanders got two first-team nods for Texas — facing former college teammate Xavier Worthy, who was drafted in the first round by the Kansas City Chiefs.

The 21-year-old was the 101st pick in the draft, a fourth-round pick. He recorded 1,295 yards on 99 receptions in his final two seasons with the Longhorns.

The Chiefs had a 20-9 halftime lead thanks to two touchdowns by Noah Gray.

Ja’Tavion Sanders of the Panthers punt during the New Orleans Saints game at Bank of America Stadium on November 3, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Matt Kelley/Getty Images)

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Sanders had started five of 10 games this year — entering Sunday, he had 26 catches for 253 yards and a touchdown.

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