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Update: Benjamin has torn his acl.
Sorry to inform I will be missing this Season due to ACL tear. I will keeppounding .and be the biggest fan this year. Bro @cameron1newton
Posted by Kelvin Benjamin on Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Update: According to multiple reports, Florida State's Kelvin Benjamin has a "knee sprain" and will be going for an MRI to ensure that it is not a tear.
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Former: Florida State receiver Kelvin Benjamin was injured Wednesday while practicing for the Carolina Panthers.
Kelvin Benjamin goes down with an injury when running a route, doesn't look good. pic.twitter.com/e4VOTjEW5A
— Jeff Zell (@Jeff_Zell) August 19, 2015
Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin down on field with apparent knee injury. Both teams circled him and kneed in prayer
— Eric Boynton (@ericjboynton) August 19, 2015
Cart out for Benjamin. As someone in Panthers media just said, this could a season changer.
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) August 19, 2015
Benjamin was going one-on-one with Reshad Jones. Leg may have got caught in turf making cut.
— Black & Blue Review (@BlackBlueReview) August 19, 2015
Benjamin was selected in the first round of the 2014 draft and had a strong rookie season for the Panthers, and was having a strong preseason, including making some impressive catches against the Buffalo Bills. We will update Florida State football fans as information comes out on the fan favorite receiver.