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Panthers GM Dan Morgan said Monroe Freeling is on track to start at right tackle after Taylor Moton’s blood-clot diagnosis, with Freeling shifting from Georgia’s left tackle and Moton out into the regular season. Morgan expressed confidence in Freeling, noting Rasheed Walker’s March signing and Ikem Ekwonu’s rehab, while Luke Fortner is the new center as Carolina’s offensive line must gel ahead of September.
Carolina Panthers place left tackle Ikem Ekwonu on the physically unable to perform list at the start of training camp after his January patellar tendon tear, with optimism for a return later in the season. Teammate Taylor Moton is on the non-football injury list due to a blood clot in his lung, likely shifting tackles duties to Rasheed Walker and 2026 first-round pick Monroe Freeling. Defensive lineman Tershawn Wharton heads to PUP for a neck injury, Bobby Brown goes to NFI with a hamstring issue, and cornerback Jaylon Guilbeau was waived from NFI.
Carolina Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in the playoff loss to the Rams, will require surgery and could miss time into the offseason, prompting a shift in the team’s plans. With Nijman starting at left tackle, coach Dave Canales called the injury significant as Carolina reassesses its offensive-line roster, training-camp timeline, and free-agent/draft strategy.
The Carolina Panthers are evaluating Ikem Ekwonu’s knee injury ahead of their game, with a decision expected close to kickoff. Trevin Wallace is out with a shoulder injury, leading to Claudin Cherelus starting at linebacker. Rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan continues to play through an ankle injury, and Bobby Brown III is stepping up on the defensive line due to injuries, with the coaching staff expressing confidence in his performance.
Panthers' left tackle Ikem Ekwonu is doubtful for Sunday's game after an appendectomy, with his status still uncertain. If out, Yosh Nijman or Brady Christensen will fill in. Cornerback Damarri Mathis suffered a season-ending torn ACL. Coach Dave Canales has expressed respect for fellow coach Liam Coen, highlighting their similar career paths and offensive philosophies.
Ikem Ekwonu, the Panthers' left tackle, is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Jaguars due to illness, while Damarri Mathis is out with a knee injury. Other players are limited but available.
The Carolina Panthers' Week 1 injury report lists Ikem Ekwonu as the only player not participating due to illness following an appendectomy, while other players like Damien Lewis, Robert Hunt, and Damarri Mathis are limited due to various injuries.