Injury updates
According to a report by the Charlotte Observer, starting left tackle and terrible Twitter follow Russell Okung left practice early again.
Other notes:
Russell Okung appeared to leave practice early again, as Rhule said he would.
– Special teams update: Joseph Charlton didn’t have the best day, Joey Slye looked good.
— Alaina Getzenberg (@agetzenberg) August 17, 2020
Coach Matt Rhule told reporters yesterday that Okung has been experiencing some tightness in his back. Leaving practice early to work with trainers in the pool is apparently just part of his regular routine.
Defensive tackle Kawann Short also got some attention from trainers but was well enough to practice.
In related news, Rhule says wide receiver Keith Kirkwood will be out “several weeks” with a shoulder injury and tight end Temarrick Hemingway is day-to-day with a head injury.