Panthers put Ikem Ekwonu on PUP list, optimistic he’ll return this season
The Carolina Panthers face significant offensive line adjustments as multiple starters are sidelined to begin the season.
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The Carolina Panthers have placed Ikem Ekwonu on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, joining other teammates on injury lists ahead of training camp. Consequently, the team will be without both of its starting offensive tackles for the beginning of the season.
Coverage from NBC Sports, CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, 10TV, and The New York Times emphasizes the resulting personnel shifts. Reporters are focused on the transition of rookie Monroe Freeling, who is beginning his professional career at the right tackle position.
Future updates will track the recovery timelines for the sidelined starters. The team remains optimistic regarding Ekwonu's potential to return to play during the season.
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Quick answers
Who is affected by the recent roster moves?
Ikem Ekwonu has been placed on the PUP list, and the team will be without both starting offensive tackles to begin the season.
Who is stepping into a starting role?
Monroe Freeling is beginning his career at the right tackle position for the Panthers.
What is the outlook for Ikem Ekwonu?
The team has expressed optimism that Ekwonu will return to play during this season.
Coverage (8)
- Panthers' Monroe Freeling: Beginning career at RT CBS Sports · 16h ago
- Panthers will be without both starting offensive tackles for start of the season 10TV · 16h ago
- Panthers will be without both starting offensive tackles for start of the season Yahoo Sports · 16h ago
- Three potential Panthers starters placed on injury lists Yahoo Sports · 16h ago
- For Monroe Freeling and the offensive line, the first transition begins on Day 1 Carolina Panthers · 16h ago
- Monroe Freeling’s development starts now: Is the Panthers’ rookie ready? The New York Times · 16h ago
- Panthers make pre-camp roster moves Carolina Panthers · 16h ago
- Panthers put Ikem Ekwonu on PUP list, optimistic he’ll return this season NBC Sports · 16h ago
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