The Panthers waited two months hoping left tackle Michael Oher’s post-concussion symptoms would improve.
But with only six games remaining and in need of a roster spot, the waiting game ended Friday when the Panthers placed the veteran player of “The Blind Side” fame on injured reserve.
The move came eight weeks to the day after Oher first told the team he was experiencing head issues. Oher entered the concussion protocol prior to the Week 4 game at Atlanta and was scarcely seen again, except for walking a couple of laps around the practice fields a few weeks ago.