Panthers keep out handful of starters from Wednesday’s practice

A handful of Panthers starters did not participate in the opening practice of Week 17.

We’re now in Week 17, and the Carolina Panthers’ initial injury report certainly shows it.

A total of seven players were kept out of the first official practice ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Among those who were absent included left tackle Ikem Ekwonu (foot), right tackle Taylor Moton (knee/rest), wide receiver Adam Thielen (rest), linebacker Frankie Luvu (quad) and cornerback Jaycee Horn (toe).

Also out was cornerback Troy Hill, who is currently in concussion protocol after exiting the Week 16 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Here’s the full injury report from Wednesday:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
CB Troy Hill Concussion DNP
OT Ikem Ekwonu Foot DNP
CB Jaycee Horn Toe DNP
LB Frankie Luvu Quad DNP
WR Adam Thielen Rest DNP
RB Chuba Hubbard Hamstring Limited
CB Donte Jackson Ankle Limited
G Cade Mays Ankle Full
RB Miles Sanders Toe Full
TE Tommy Tremble Back Full
OLB Marquis Haynes Sr. Back DNP
OT Taylor Moton Knee/rest DNP
OLB Claudin Cherelus Knee Limited
TE Stephen Sullivan Wrist Full

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