Panthers List 7 Players as Inactive for Season Opener

The Panthers listed seven players as inactive for Sunday's season opener, including a DT Vernon Butler.

The Carolina Panthers begin their 2019 season at home in a tough matchup with the Los Angeles Rams.

Overall, they're heading into the game with a healthy slate. Cam Newton and Greg Olsen are healthy, and that's huge news in itself. Carolina listed seven players that won't participate in Sunday's matchup -- and Vernon Butler was a surprise to everyone.

Panthers inactives - DT Vernon Butler
OT Greg Little (concussion)
DE Bruce Irvin (hamstring)
LB Jordan Kunaszyk
QB Will Grier
WR Brandon Zylstra
OL Brandon Greene

Re. Butler, wow.

— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) September 8, 2019

Here are the Rams' inactives.

Okoronkwo, Gaines among inactives for #LAvsCAR

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) September 8, 2019