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Panthers' last-ditch Chandler Zavala experiment makes his bleak reality clearer It's the last shot.

AUGUST 21 • CATCRAVE.COM

Working with team during camp Zavala (calf) is participating at the Panthers' training camp, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Zavala was put on the shelf last season after suffering a calf injury in Week 12, but he's now apparently healthy again as training camp kicks off. He figures to fill a depth role on the interior of the offensive line in 2026.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Rams Zavala (calf), who remains on IR, practiced in full Thursday and is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card round matchup against Los Angeles.

Impact Zavala looks set to return to action Saturday, though Carolina will first need to activaated him from IR to the 53-man roster. Starting right guard Robert Hunt (biceps) also remains on IR but is officially listed as questionable after having logged a full week of practice.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for return Zavala (calf) was designated for return from injured reserve by Carolina on Tuesday.

Impact The move opens Zavala's 21-day practice window and gives him a chance to return for Saturday's wild-card game against the Rams. Zavala hasn't played since Week 12 but had been manning right guard for the Panthers prior to his injury. Austin Corbett has started the last four games at right guard for the Panthers after opening the season as the team's starting center.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Zavala designated to return to practice The guard will be back on the practice field today, opening his 21-day window to return from injured reserve for the second time this season...

JANUARY 6 • PANTHERS.COM

Lands on IR The Panthers placed Zavala (calf) on injured reserve Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Zavala is beginning his second stint on injured reserve this season after suffering a calf injury in the Week 12 loss to the 49ers and will now be forced to miss at least four games. In his absence, Jake Curhan will serve as the team's starting right guard.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Week 13 Zavala (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact The third-year pro from NC State logged consecutive DNPs to begin Carolina's week of practice due to a calf injury, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. Jake Curhan is likely to step in and start at right guard in Zavala's stead.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Zavala (calf) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Zavala was injured in Monday night's loss to the 49ers and was unable to return to the game. Jake Curhan replaced Zavala at right guard against San Francisco.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Spotted with boot Zavala (calf) had a walking boot on his left leg following Monday night's 20-9 loss to the 49ers, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Zavala suffered a calf injury in the third quarter, ultimately being unable to return to the contest. The 26-year-old will likely undergo some additional testing in the near future. The offensive lineman was replaced at right guard by Jake Curhan, who could be set for a starting role moving forward if Zavala is forced to miss any action.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Week 12 Zavala (calf) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the 49ers, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Zavala was able to walk off the field under his own power after sustaining a calf injury in the third quarter. He will not return to Monday's game, so Jake Curhan will remain in the contest at right guard.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • CATCRAVE.COM

Practices in full Wednesday Zavala (elbow) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Zavala missed this past Sunday's loss to New Orleans after not practicing all week. That he was able to return to practice as a full participant on the first day of Week 11 prep suggests Zavala has an excellent chance of returning to action Sunday against Atlanta.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactives: Chandler Zavala out, another offensive line incoming The Panthers will start their eighth combination of linemen in 10 games. Also, rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is active this week af...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Won't play in Week 10 Zavala (elbow) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints.

Impact The 26-year-old was unable to practice all week after sustaining an elbow injury in the Week 9 win over the Packers, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. Jake Curhan is likely to operate as the Panthers' starting right guard while Zavala is out in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Zavala (elbow) didn't practice Wednesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Zavala returned from a knee injury in the Week 9 win over the Packers before exiting later in the game with an elbow issue. He'll likely need to log at least a limited practice session Thursday or Friday to have a chance at playing in the Week 10 matchup against the Saints.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Has elbow injury Zavala has an elbow injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact The starting right guard just came back from injured reserve after missing the last four weeks with a knee injury. Jake Curhan and Austin Corbett are Carolina's backup guards Sunday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Sunday's contest Zavala (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact The starting right guard was activated from injured reserve Saturday after logging a full week of practice. Zavala last played in September, missing Carolina's last four games.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Sunday Zavala (knee) was activated from the injured reserve list Saturday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Zavala logged a full week of practice and is now expected to return for Carolina's Week 9 matchup against the Packers. Now back at full health, expect the North Carolina State product to operate as the Panthers' top right guard Sunday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Full session in return to practice Zavala (knee) logged a full practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Zavala has missed Carolina's last four games with a knee injury and this marked his first practice since suffering the injury. Per coach Dave Canales, Zavala looked good with his running and cutting. He'll need to be activated from injured reserve by Saturday to be active for Week 9 against the Packers, but Zavala appears to be closing in on retaking his starting role at right guard.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opens Zavala (knee) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Impact Zavala's return to practice Wednesday comes as no surprise, as Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reported Monday that he would be designated to return from IR at some point this week. The Panthers now have 21 days to add him to the active roster before reverting to IR, and he's expected to start at right guard once fully healthy.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Zavala (knee) will have his 21-day practice window opened later this week, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact The third-year pro from NC State has missed the Panthers' last four games after sustaining a knee injury in the Week 4 loss to the Patriots. Once his practice window opens, Carolina will have 21 days to add him to the active roster before reverting to IR. Zavala will likely assume the Panthers' top right guard duties once fully healthy.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR Zavala (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact The 2023 fourth-round pick from NC State had been serving as the Panthers' top right guard while Robert Hunt (biceps) was sidelined, but he'll now be forced to miss at least the team's next four contests. Brady Christensen is likely the next man up at right guard while both Zavala and Hunt are on IR.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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