Head coach Ron Rivera stated Thursday that Cotchery's (ankle) status is "looking bleak" for Sunday's contest versus the Saints, Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

A high-ankle sprain usually results in a multi-week absence, so Rivera's comment appears to confirm one of those games. As a result, it wouldn't surprise if Cotchery was ruled out on Friday's injury report, thereby opening the door for Greg Olsen, Ted Ginn, and Corey Brown to pick up a few extra targets.