DeAngelo Williams approaches Week 5 in the doubtful category after suffering a right foot injury Sunday against the Ravens, the Charlotte Observer reports.

Williams approaches Week 5 in the doubtful category after suffering a right foot injury Sunday against the Ravens, the Charlotte Observer reports.

Analysis:

While coach Ron Rivera noted that Williams' foot is sore, the running back appears to have avoided any structural damage. With Jonathan Stewart dealing with a sprained right knee and Fozzy Whittaker (quadriceps) banged up as well, Darrin Reaves and Tauren Poole currently slot in as the team's healthiest backfield options. The report adds that the Panthers are likely to add veteran depth at running back in the coming days, but Williams is, in any case, very iffy for Sunday's game against the Bears.