CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers have lost another defensive tackle.
Louis Leonard broke his left ankle on the final defensive play of Sunday's loss at Atlanta. Coach John Fox on Monday wouldn't say for sure that Leonard will be placed on injured reserve, but the Panthers will almost certainly have to sign another defensive tackle.
Leonard was acquired from Cleveland last month to help make up for the loss of starter Maake Kemoeatu, who was lost to a season-ending ruptured Achilles' tendon on the first day of training camp.
Leonard started against the Falcons with backup Nick Hayden out with a toe injury. The only other defensive tackle on the roster is rookie Ra'Shon Harris, picked up off waivers from Pittsburgh before the season opener.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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