CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers begin Phase 1 of voluntary offseason workouts today with several key players limited while recovering from injuries.
Among those are linebacker Luke Kuechly (shoulder), Julius Peppers (shoulder) and wide receiver Curtis Samuel (ankle).
The first phase consists of two weeks of activities limited to strength and conditioning and physical rehabilitation.
Phase 2 with three on-field sessions will be held May 22-24, May 29-31 and June 4-7. OTAs conclude with a mandatory three-day minicamp from June 12-14.
Here are five things to keep an eye on:
Rehab: Kuechly and Peppers will be limited throughout OTAs recovering from shoulder surgery.