Two Panthers starters sidelined for Thursday's practice ahead of Lions matchup

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Two Panthers starters sidelined for Thursday's practice ahead of Lions matchup
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The Carolina Panthers reported on October 1 that two offensive starters were not present at Thursday's practice. Starting left guard Damien Lewis continues to miss practice due to a UCL injury and is expected to sit out this weekend's game against the Detroit Lions. Wide receiver Xavier Legette also remained sidelined with a knee injury. The team did see several key players return, including running back Chuba Hubbard and tight end Darren Waller. Following this session, the Panthers are working to solidify their lineup ahead of the upcoming game.

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  • •Damien Lewis is expected to miss the game against the Lions due to injury.
  • •Xavier Legette continues to be sidelined with a knee issue.
  • •Chuba Hubbard and Darren Waller returned to practice on Thursday.
  • •Panthers are managing multiple injuries as they prepare for the matchup.
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  • 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — 2 Panthers starters remain sidelined for Thursday's practice
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While the Panthers did get a handful of returns to practice on Thursday, a few offensive starters remained sidelined.

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