Long-absent Panthers difference-maker poised to matter again in the playoffs

Carolina Panthers defensive lineman Tershawn Wharton | Brooke Sutton/GettyImagesThe Carolina Panthers are getting healthier at the perfect time. Their crunch playoff clash with the Los Angeles Rams brings the highest stakes imaginable attached, but it seems like head coach Dave Canales will have some established faces back in the fold to boost their chances.

Much of the hype has centered on Pro Bowl right guard Robert Hunt making his long-awaited return from a torn bicep. Last weekend's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came too soon for the interior force. However, the lineman is extremely bullish about getting involved with everything on the line this weekend at Bank of America Stadium.

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