{"id":184565,"date":"2024-08-09T15:52:04","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T19:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=184565"},"modified":"2024-08-09T15:52:04","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T19:52:04","slug":"panthers-plane-runs-off-taxiway-following-preseason-defeat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/08\/09\/panthers-plane-runs-off-taxiway-following-preseason-defeat\/","title":{"rendered":"Panthers Plane Runs Off Charlotte Airport Taxiway\u00a0After Preseason Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After their offense was grounded during Thursday night\u2019s 17-3 preseason-opening loss at the New England Patriots, the end of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/panthers\/\" target=\"_self\">Carolina Panthers<\/a>\u2019 return trip turned a bit bumpy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Panthers Plane Runs Off Charlotte Airport Taxiway\u00a0After Preseason Game<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After days of rain in the region, the Delta Air Lines plane carrying the Panthers\u2019 players, coaches, and staff slid off a taxiway at Charlotte (N.C.) Douglas International Airport early Friday morning. No one suffered any injuries as a result of the incident. After eventually departing the plane, all 188 passengers were transported to Wilson Air Center, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.wcnc.com\/article\/news\/local\/delta-flight-runs-off-taxiway-charlotte-airport\/275-5b748137-4f0d-4686-b18b-28828e2bdbba\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WCNC Charlotte reported<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Panthers departed Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport at 12:45 a.m. ET, an hour later than scheduled. Flight No. DL8860 arrived in Charlotte at 2:41 a.m. ET., according to FlightAware.com.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Delta released a statement: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe right main gear of Delta 8860 exited the taxiway at <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.cltairport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Charlotte Douglas International Airport<\/a> following a normal arrival. No injuries were reported by the 188 customers who were deplaning and being bused to the terminal. We apologize to our customers for the inconvenience.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New Details \u2708\ufe0f\ud83c\udfc8 Carolina Panthers players were aboard a Delta airplane that ran off the taxiway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport early Friday morning.<\/p>\n<p>Nobody was hurt in the incident.<\/p>\n<p>Latest info: <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cIIZ8upnEg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/cIIZ8upnEg<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wmLOdG03rV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/wmLOdG03rV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; WBTV News (@WBTV_News) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WBTV_News\/status\/1821849401893199958?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Panthers\u2019 Backups Come Up Short<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With 33 projected starters\/regulars sitting out Thursday, few of the Panthers\u2019 backups fighting for a spot at the end of the 53-man roster made much of a case in rainy conditions, including undrafted rookie quarterback Jack Plummer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Taking snaps into the fourth quarter, Plummer guided the offense\u00a0to just 70 yards of total offense. Earning a 62.8 QB rating, Plummer finished 11 of 21 for 86 yards. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Panthers, who were shut out in their final two regular-season games in 2023, failed to generate any points until Jake Luton led the offense to a field goal on their last possession of the game. Signed Monday after backup Andy Dalton suffered a quad injury, Luton directed a 13-play, 43-yard drive, capped by undrafted rookie kicker Mevis\u2019 41-yard field goal.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Four of the Panthers\u2019 first five offensive series ended with three-and-outs. Their fourth possession ended after four plays. Plummer\u2019s longest first-half drive lasted six second-quarter plays and 18 yards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plummer&#8217;s pals did not help much. Wide receivers Jonathan Mingo, a training camp standout, and Terrace Marshall Jr. dropped well-placed passes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Running back Mike Boone played most of the first half and generated 34 yards on eight carries. His 11-yard run was one of only three plays that gained at least 10 yards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Panthers committed nine penalties for 61 yards.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Which Patriot players made an impression last night?<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MikeDussault19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@MikeDussault19<\/a>&#39;s postgame analysis: <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xlJhj0qonR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/xlJhj0qonR<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9riDMXjCHC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/9riDMXjCHC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; New England Patriots (@Patriots) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Patriots\/status\/1821931263374110930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Panthers\u2019 Field Short-Handed OL <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Panthers operated with only seven offensive linemen, one fewer than they generally dress on game days.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Second-year undrafted free agent Ricky Lee started and played all 54 snaps, along with left guard Brady Christensen and right guard Chandler Zavala. Starter Badara Traore (25 snaps) and Jeremiah Crawford (26)\u00a0split time at right tackle, while Cade Mays (28) alternated with Andrew Raym (29) at center.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The unit yielded five sacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Christian Elliss lays the boom.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa: <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wbzsports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@wbzsports<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AtFCuPD9e4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/AtFCuPD9e4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; New England Patriots (@Patriots) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Patriots\/status\/1821705991462809808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Main Photo: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After dropping their preseason-opening matchup, the Carolina Panthers&#8217; plane slid off the taxiway upon arriving in Charlotte Friday morning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4299,"featured_media":184572,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[30,36],"tags":[7661,2263],"class_list":["post-184565","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-panthers","category-nfl-news","tag-panthers-featured","tag-preseason"],"modified_by":"Will Koshover, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184565","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4299"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=184565"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184565\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/184572"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=184565"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=184565"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=184565"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}