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Godfrey injures Achilles, news gets worse for Panthers

Charles Godfrey

Carolina Panthers strong safety Charles Godfrey (30) runs onto the field during player introductions prior to an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Charlotte, NC, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

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The Panthers got even more bad news after their latest crushing come-from-ahead loss, as safety Charles Godfrey suffered an Achilles injury.

According to Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer, Godfrey said doctors wanted to re-examine him when he returned to Charlotte, but the injury didn’t look good.

Godfrey was the most talented member of the Panthers secondary, such that that is an accomplishment, and losing him will force the team to rely on Quintin Mikell, who was also carted off the field with an ankle injury, and Mike Mitchell.

The lack of communication in the secondary was obvious on the game-winning touchdown, as Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson was uncovered in the back of the end zone.