Welcome to the Week 9 Redskins live blog as we break down this afternoon’s game against the Carolina Panthers (1-6). Following a 27-12 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers last Sunday, the Redskins (3-5) are seeking to end a two-game slide before their bye week as they try to climb out of last place in the NFC East. Safety Brandon Meriweather and wide receiver Pierre Garcon have been ruled out, and cornerback DeAngelo Hall remains eligible to play following an incident last weekend involving an official. Some more reading before today’s 1 p.m. kickoff:
