Bryce had guys in his face all practice long in Jacksonville, Ekwonu might be back by Week 1, and the Panthers offensive line is the whole season.
Carolina and Jacksonville got together for a joint practice Wednesday and it went the way a lot of Panthers days go. A scuffle early, nobody threw a punch, nobody got hurt. Then a tale of two halves.
First half, Bryce Young had guys in his face all practice long. He would have taken multiple sacks in a real game as the offensive line is still banged up and the starters are still missing, but both guards are on the road back and should be ready for the regular season.
The best news came from Dave Canales on Ikem Ekwonu. There is a possibility he returns for the start of the season. That is not what I expected from a torn patellar tendon.
Monroe Freeling keeps holding up. With both tackles out, our first-round pick is getting real starting reps, and he handled Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen. If you do not hear his name much on Friday, that is a good thing.
Injuries were light. Xavier Legette got rolled up on and is still expected to play Friday.
What do you want to see against the Jaguars on Friday?
(0:00) The scuffle in Jacksonville
(0:26) A tale of two halves
(0:52) The line is banged up
(1:19) Ekwonu could return Week 1
(1:45) Monroe Freeling holds his own
(2:12) Legette injury (minor)
(2:38) What are the Carolina Panthers?
(4:22) Keep Pounding
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