Panthers Devin Lloyd, Jaelan Phillips miss practice ahead of Week 3
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 7:47 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Carolina Panthers linebacker Devin Lloyd and outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips were absent from practice on September 23 due to injuries. Lloyd, named NFC defensive player of the week after a strong performance against the Falcons, has a calf injury. Head coach Dave Canales noted that the issue surfaced following the game. Phillips was sidelined with a back injury. Both players are considered day-to-day ahead of the team's upcoming game against the Browns. Other players not participating included linebacker Claudin Cherelus, safety Nick Scott, and tight end Darren Waller.
- •Devin Lloyd named NFC defensive player of the week before missing practice.
- •Lloyd has a calf injury; Jaelan Phillips has a back issue.
- •Both players are day-to-day for Week 3 matchup against the Browns.
- •Other injured players include Claudin Cherelus, Nick Scott, and Darren Waller.
- •Head coach Dave Canales commented on Lloyd's injury post-game.
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Devin Lloyd, Jaelan Phillips out of practice for Panthers
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — LBs Jaelan Phillips, Devin Lloyd among handful of Panthers held out of Wednesday's practice
"Panthers linebacker Devin Lloyd was named the NFC defensive player of the week on Wednesday, but he wasn't on the practice field later in the day.
"The Panthers held their two big free-agent acquisitions out of practice on Wednesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 7:47 PMDevin Lloyd, Jaelan Phillips out of practice for Panthers
Panthers linebacker Devin Lloyd was named the NFC defensive player of the week on Wednesday, but he wasn't on the practice field later in the day.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 7:46 PMLBs Jaelan Phillips, Devin Lloyd among handful of Panthers held out of Wednesday's practice
The Panthers held their two big free-agent acquisitions out of practice on Wednesday.
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