The Carolina Panthers have provided today’s injury report ahead of their Week 2 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Greg Olsen (back) and Bruce Irvin (hammy) DNP. Rashaan Gaulden (groin) here but not practicing.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) September 10, 2019
Greg Little back in action.
Greg Olsen, Rashaan Gaulden and Bruce Irvin were held out of practice for the second straight day, but some positive news is that Greg Little practiced, but is still in the concussion protocol for now.
Olsen is still hopeful that despite the short week he’ll be ready to go on Thursday night and says that he just ‘got a little jacked up’ against the Rams.
Greg Olsen said his back got a little jacked up in the opener. Short week is not ideal but he plans to play.
— Max Henson (@PanthersMax) September 10, 2019
As we stated yesterday, it is likely that Olsen and Gaulden’s lack of participation in practice had more to do with the quick turn around for Thursday night’s game than is does the severity of their injuries.
There’s still no reason to worry yet about their availability. Gaulden isn’t exactly a pivotal member of the secondary and Olsen could probably play without practicing once this week.
The real news here is that Little is continuing to progress within the concussion protocol and could be expected back as early as this week. He was a full participant in practice but that is not the same thing as being completely cleared to play. This is a positive first step and we will be sure to share with you once he has been released from the protocol.
Panthers injury report
Did not participate in practice
LB Bruce Irvin (hamstring)
TE Greg Olsen (back)
S Rashaan Gaulden (groin)
Limited participation in practice
N/A
Full participation in practice
OT Greg Little (concussion)
Practice Status
Did not participate in practice = 0% of a player’s normal repetitions
Limited participation in practice = Less than 100% of a player’s normal repetitions
Full participation in practice = 100% of a player’s normal repetitions
Game Status
Out = Player will not play
Doubtful = Player unlikely to play
Questionable = Uncertain if player will play