Panthers coach praises Ikem Ekwonu's recovery progress
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales provided an update on left tackle Ikem Ekwonu, stating he is progressing well in his recovery from a ruptured patellar tendon sustained in January's wild-card game. Canales indicated that Ekwonu is not yet ruled out for Week 1 of the season but emphasized the need for caution and thorough evaluations before a return to play. For the time being, Rasheed Walker is filling in at left tackle following his signing with the Panthers earlier this offseason.
- •Ikem Ekwonu is recovering from a knee injury suffered in January.
- •Dave Canales praised Ekwonu's progress during Monday's practice.
- •Ekwonu's availability for Week 1 remains uncertain.
- •Rasheed Walker is currently starting at left tackle.
- •Ekwonu's situation is being closely monitored by the team.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers HC Dave Canales gives encouraging update on LT Ikem Ekwonu
"Panthers HC Dave Canales says LT Ikem Ekwonu is "progressing really well," and wouldn't rule him out for Week 1 . . . at least not yet.
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