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Panthers expect Jaelan Phillips, Monroe Freeling to return after bye week

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 7:42 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Panthers expect Jaelan Phillips, Monroe Freeling to return after bye week

Summary

The Carolina Panthers have a bye in Week 5, providing additional healing time for injured players Jaelan Phillips and Monroe Freeling. Head coach Dave Canales expressed hope for their return in Week 6 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Phillips has recorded eight tackles and two sacks this season but suffered a hamstring injury. Freeling has been a starter in all four games this season and is recovering from a knee injury. Running back Trevor Etienne, currently on injured reserve, is also expected to return after the bye. Offensive tackle Taylor Moton and defensive lineman Tershawn Wharton await medical clearance, while Ikem Ekwonu's return from a knee injury remains uncertain.

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Status Watch

•Panthers have a bye in Week 5 for rest and recovery.
•Jaelan Phillips injured his hamstring; hopes for Week 6 return.
•Monroe Freeling is recovering from a knee injury.
•Trevor Etienne expected back from injured reserve after the bye.
•Taylor Moton and Tershawn Wharton await medical clearance.

Latest Updates

7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers "hopeful" Jaelan Phillips, Monroe Freeling can return after Week 5 bye

What they're saying

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The Panthers have a bye in Week 5 and that will give a couple of their injured players a little more time to heal before they are back on the field.
— Yahoo Sports

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