Fansided · Sep 1, 2025
Panthers' overshadowed injury return could be a game-changer
Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble works out on the sidelines during training camp. | Scott Kinser-Imagn ImagesThe Carolina Panthers are dealing with some injury issues heading into their Week 1 road clash against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This has completely overshadowed one potentially encouraging return that could be a game-changer.
Dave Canales is anxiously awaiting the statuses of left tackle Ikem Ekwonu and formidable left guard Damien Lewis. The prognosis is even bleaker for wide receiver Jalen Coker, who was placed on injured reserve with a quad strain just one day after the Panthers traded Pro Bowl wideout Adam Thielen to the Minnesota Vikings.