The Carolina Panthers really could’ve used some good news after learning that they’ve lost Pro Bowl defensive lineman Derrick Brown for the season. And fortunately, they got a little light on Wednesday.
Starting tight end Tommy Tremble, who missed Sunday’s regular-season opener due to a hamstring injury, returned to the practice field this afternoon. In addition to Tremble, the 47-10 loss did not feature fellow tight end Ian Thomas—one of nine Panthers currently on an injured reserve list.
In Tremble’s place was rookie Ja’Tavion Sanders, who received the starting nod in his NFL debut. The 2024 fourth-round pick recorded one catch for four yards.
Carolina, however, did not have outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (ankle) and punter Johnny Hekker (back) down as participants for today’s session.
Here is the first injury report of the week ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers:
| Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game status | |
| P Johnny Hekker | Back | DNP | |||
| OLB Jadeveon Clowney | Ankle | DNP | |||
| G Robert Hunt | Shoulder | Limited | |||
| G Damien Lewis | Groin | Limited | |||
| OT Yosh Nijman | Tibia | Limited | |||
| TE Tommy Tremble | Hamstring/back | Limited |
