Jaelan Phillips, the Panthers’ linebacker, was a non-participant in the team’s first practice of the week on Wednesday. This news comes after Phillips remarkably returned to the field last Sunday following a hamstring injury he picked up early in their win over the Eagles.
The Hamstring That Sent Phillips to the Sideline
Phillips’ hamstring has been a concern since last Sunday. He initially got dinged up early in the game against the Eagles. While he showed toughness by returning to the action later on, this week’s injury report paints a different picture. Wednesday’s practice was just a walkthrough, but the report explicitly states Phillips would have been out of a full practice due to that hamstring issue. It really makes you wonder about the severity if even a walkthrough has him sidelined after playing through it just days ago.
Panthers’ Early Week Injury Rundown
Phillips wasn’t the only Panther dealing with an injury this week. Linebacker Thomas Incoom was also listed as out of practice, dealing with a calf injury. The team also gave a few key players rest days: running back Chuba Hubbard, linebacker Devin Lloyd, right tackle Taylor Moton, and tight end Darren Waller all sat out. On a more positive note, some guys were full participants as they work their way back. Quarterback Bryce Young (knee), running back AJ Dillon (ankle), offensive tackle Monroe Freeling (knee), and linebacker Bam Martin-Scott (hamstring) were all out there. Dillon and Freeling both missed last week’s game, and Martin-Scott is still waiting to be activated from injured reserve.
This Wednesday walkthrough was the first practice of the week for the Panthers, and with Phillips already a non-participant, his status will definitely be something to watch as the week progresses.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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