As of Tuesday morning, this is the list of healthy running backs on the Panthers’ roster:
- Darrin Reaves – undrafted rookie; returned to practice a couple weeks ago after injuring knee during preseason
- Lache Seastrunk – Redskins 6th-round pick in 2014 draft; added to practice squad last week
The Panthers are hopeful DeAngelo Williams (hamstring) can return after missing the last two games, but Jonathan Stewart is unlikely to play against the Ravens, and fullback Mike Tolbert has already been ruled out.While many fans are intrigued by Seastrunk, it’s important to remember the Redskins didn’t even add him to their practice squad after they spent a draft pick on him, so he’s unlikely to have much of a role just yet.But a quick observation from Monday: When players left their afternoon meetings, Seastrunk eagerly asked center Brian Folkerts if he could help him learn his responsibilities in pass protection. It’s unclear why Seastrunk specifically went to Folkerts for help, but it’s an encouraging sign to see the rookie trying to cram in as much learning as possible right now.And if you’re what kind of reinforcements the Panthers may bring in for their banged-up backs this week, a quick look at still unsigned, but experienced free agents revealed guys like Michael Bush, LaMichael James, and BenJarvus Green-Ellis.