The Carolina Panthers are facing a significant setback as wide receiver Adam Thielen is placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury, sidelining him for at least four weeks.

This injury occurred while he made a diving catch during the Panthers' victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. In his absence, rookie talents Jonathan Mingo and Xavier Legette are poised to step up as potential replacements.

Thielen, who has recorded 109 yards over three games, leaves a gap in the Panthers' offense as they move forward with Andy Dalton quarterbacking.