After Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman expressed optimism about offensive tackle Michael Oher last week, head coach Ron Rivera took it a step further Wednesday, saying he expects Oher to play this year.
“Talking to Michael and listening to Michael, I believe he’s going to play,” Rivera said during the NFC coaches breakfast at the owners meetings.
Oher missed the final 13 games last season with a brain injury that was severe enough to cause him to experience sensitivity to light, as well as issues involving his vestibular ocular system, which is responsible for integrating vision, movement and balance.