NFL notes: Panthers’ Kelvin Benjamin, Dolphins’ Louis Delmas both suffer torn ACLs

Major injuries marred the first day of a joint practice between the Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers on Wednesday at Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin and Dolphins safety Louis Delmas both suffered torn ACLs, ending their seasons.

A person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press that for the second time in less than 10 months Delmas has torn the ACL in his right knee.

The Panthers got the bad news on Benjamin later Wednesday.

“Obviously, we feel awful for Kelvin,” general manager Dave Gettleman said in a press release. “He’s worked tremendously hard to put himself in a position to have a strong year. We’re confident he will attack his surgery and rehab with the same determination he has met all challenges before.”

It’s a tremendous loss for the Panthers, who are looking to win their third straight NFC South title and make a deep run in the playoffs. Benjamin had developed into Carolina’s No. 1 receiver after setting franchise rookie records in 2014 with 73 receptions for 1,008 yards and nine touchdowns.

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