Damien Lewis returns to Panthers training camp after calf injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Carolina Panthers starting left guard Damien Lewis returned to training camp on Wednesday after being sidelined since July 28 due to a calf injury. Although he participated in individual drills, Lewis did not join team activities, as noted by head coach Dave Canales. Canales reported that Lewis moved well during practice and will continue to work on his rehabilitation. He is not slated to play in the upcoming preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. Lewis has started 33 of 35 games, including playoffs, in his first two seasons with the Panthers and is entering the third year of a four-year, $53 million deal.
- •Damien Lewis returned to practice on August 12, 2026.
- •Lewis has not practiced since July 28 due to a calf injury.
- •He participated in individual drills but did not join team activities.
- •Lewis will not play in the upcoming preseason game against the Bills.
- •He is in the third year of a four-year, $53 million contract.
- 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers get key starter back at training camp on Wednesday
"The Panthers got a big presence back on the practice field this morning.
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