The Panthers have released their Thursday injury report and it’s mostly the same as yesterday’s with a few notable exceptions.
Tyler Larsen practiced today after missing yesterday’s action. This is encouraging news while Ryan Kalil is still dealing with a ‘sore neck’ that has kept him out since Week 1.
Julius Peppers is listed on the report with a shoulder injury and missed practice today. Yesterday he was given a vet day off, but today he’s listed as having an actual injury. He had some concern with his shoulder last week prior to the Patriots game but suited up and played well anyway, so we should (hopefully) expect to see the same thing this week.
Curtis Samuel practiced for the second straight day - even if it was limited - so it’s possible we could see him suit up for the Panthers on Sunday. Both Cam Newton and Kelvin Benjamin were also limited in practice but should both be ready to go against Detroit.
Today’s veterans given the day off were Charles Johnson and Jonathan Stewart. Both are expected to play on Sunday.
Update: Matt Kalil did not practice today with a sore groin, but he was not included on the original injury report provided by the media. It’s definitely a situation that will need to be monitored for the rest of the week. The Panthers will probably go with Amini Silatolu at left tackle if Kalil is unable to play.
Here’s today’s full injury report:
Panthers Week 10 Injury Report
| Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Position | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game Status |
| Adams, Mike | S | Concussion | LP | FP | -- | -- |
| Clay, Kaelin | WR | Ribs | -- | FP | -- | -- |
| Gano, Graham | K | Knee | FP | FP | -- | -- |
| Johnson, Charles | DE | N/A (Rest) | DNP | FP | -- | -- |
| Kalil, Ryan | C | Neck | DNP | DNP | -- | Out |
| Manhertz, Chris | TE | Concussion | LP | FP | -- | -- |
| Newton, Cam | QB | Shoulder | LP | FP | -- | -- |
| Samuel, Curtis | WR | Ankle | LP | FP | -- | -- |
| Stewart, Jonathan | RB | Toe | FP | FP | -- | -- |
| Theus, John | OT | Concussion | LP | FP | -- | -- |
| Turner, Trai | G | Knee | FP | FP | -- | -- |
Practice Status
DNP = Did not participate in practice
LP = Limited Participation in Practice - Less than 100% of a player's normal repetitions
FP = Full Participation - 100% of a player's normal repetitions
Out = Player will not play
(N/A) = Not Listed/No practice status available
Game Status
Out = Player will not play
Doubtful = Player unlikely to play
Questionable = Uncertain if player will play
(N/A) = Not Listed/No game status available