SEPTEMBER 30 • THESTATE.COM
Ikem Ekwonu says Panthers' O-line shares blame in loss to Patriots. Is he right? “Too much miscommunication today,” Ekwonu told The Observer. “Too much: right position but wrong technique; right position, wrong something....
Calais Campbell's sack with 26 seconds left secures Cardinals' 27-22 win after Carolina comeback try
The Arizona Cardinals have beaten the Carolina Panthers 27-22, thanks to a strong defensive effortSEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press
Officially active Sunday Ekwonu (appendectomy) is active for Sunday's Week 2 game against Arizona.
Impact Ekwonu had to miss Week 1 while continuing to recover from an appendectomy, but he's progressed enough to suit up against the Cardinals. He's slated to start at left tackle.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Inactives: Left tackle Ikem Ekwonu back in the lineup The Panthers will be without veteran defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton this week, after he sustained a hamstring injury in the opener.
SEPTEMBER 14 • PANTHERS.COM
Is Ikem Ekwonu playing today? Full injury update for Panthers left tackle The left tackle is expected to feature this time around.
SEPTEMBER 14 • CATCRAVE.COM
Expected to play Ekwonu (appendectomy) is expected to be good to go for Carolina's matchup versus the Cardinals on Sunday, Alex Zietlow of The Observer reports.
Impact Ekwonu was a limited participant in practice throughout the week as he continues to work his way back from the appendectomy he underwent last month but is now trending towards making his season debut. If he ends up being unable to play however, Yosh Nijman would likely get the start at left tackle for the second straight week.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Could return Sunday Ekwonu (appendectomy) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.
Impact The 2022 first-round pick from NC State was able to practice in a limited fashion all week for the first time since undergoing an emergency appendectomy in late August, which is a good sign for his potential availability Sunday. However, if Ekwonu isn't ready for in-game action just yet, Yosh Nijman will likely get the start at left tackle.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Logs limited practice Wednesday Ekwonu (appendectomy) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Per Gantt, coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that Ekwonu was asking for more work, a positive sign as he continues to recover from an appendectomy he underwent prior to Week 1. If he can manage a full practice Thursday or Friday, he might avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Locker Room Sound | Ikem Ekwonu: 'I'm just gonna keep stacking up good days' Watch the Panthers' offensive tackle talk about his mindset as he works to return to the field.
SEPTEMBER 10 • PANTHERS.COM
Lawrence and Etienne deliver as Jaguars open new regime with a 26-10 victory over the Panthers
Trevor Lawrence threw a touchdown pass, Travis Etienne ran for 143 yards and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Carolina Panthers 26-10 to give their new regime a debut victorySEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press
Won't play vs. Jacksonville Ekwonu (appendectomy) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Ekwonu is still recovering from an emergency appendectomy that he underwent in late August, and his next chance to make his 2025 regular-season debut is Week 2 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 14. Yosh Nijman is expected to start at left tackle in Ekwonu's absence, per Joe Person of The Athletic.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play vs. Jacksonville Ekwonu (appendectomy) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Ekwonu is still recovering from an emergency appendectomy that he underwent in late August, and his next chance to make his 2025 regular-season debut is Week 2 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 14. Yosh Njiman is expected to start at left tackle in Ekwonu's absence, per Joe Person of The Athletic.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful for Week 1 Ekwonu (appendectomy) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars.
Impact The 2022 first-round pick upgraded to a limited session Friday after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he's still unlikely to play in Week 1 after undergoing an emergency appendectomy in late August. Yosh Nijman is likely the start at left tackle until Ekwonu returns to full health.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Three takeaways from Friday: Still waiting on left tackle decision With Ikem Ekwonu doubtful for Sunday's opener against the Jaguars, the Panthers are going to push their decision on a starter all the way to...
SEPTEMBER 5 • PANTHERS.COM
Dave Canales gives final team update before Sundays matchup against the Jaguars Watch coach Canales speak to the media on Friday and provide an update on Ikem Ekwonu before the Panthers head on the road to Jacksonville.
SEPTEMBER 5 • PANTHERS.COM
Doesn't practice Wednesday Ekwonu (appendectomy) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Ekwonu underwent an emergency appendectomy in late August. Head coach Dave Canales relayed Wednesday that Ekwonu is unlikely to play Sunday against the Jaguars unless the fourth-year offensive lineman has "a great day" during Friday's practice, per Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site. Yosh Nijman and Brady Christensen have been seeing first-team reps at left tackle and are the top candidates to start in Week 1 if Ekwonu is unable to play.
SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers have even more uncertainty on the offensive line In addition to Ikem Ekwonu's status for Sunday's game, both starting guards were limited in practice on Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 3 • PANTHERS.COM
Likely out for Week 1 Ekwonu (appendectomy) is expected to miss Sunday's regular-season opener against the Jaguars, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Ekwonu underwent an emergency appendectomy in late August and has not returned to practice since, making it increasingly likely he won't play Sunday. With the 24-year-old expected to miss Week 1, Yosh Nijman is in line to step in at left tackle.
SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers' Ikem Ekwonu questionable for season-opener vs Jaguars after emergency appendectomy surgery
Carolina Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu underwent emergency appendectomy surgery last week and head coach Dave Canales said Ekwonu is "day...SEPTEMBER 1 • FOXNEWS.COM
Happy Half Hour Episode 159: Back in the Building Today on the Happy Half Hour, Darin highlights the return of Hunter Renfrow to the Panthers, provides an update on Ikem Ekwonu's status for...
SEPTEMBER 1 • PANTHERS.COM
Locker Room Sound: Ikem Ekwonu talks status leading up to season opener Watch Ikem Ekwonu give an update on his health after having an appendectomy last week.
SEPTEMBER 1 • PANTHERS.COM
Considered day-to-day Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Monday that Ekwonu (appendectomy) is considered day-to-day, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact Ekwonu was spotted working off to the side of Panthers' practice Monday, which could be a good sign for his availability in the team's Week 1 contest against the Jaguars. However, if the 2022 first-round pick is unable to suit up Sunday, Yosh Nijman is expected to step in and protect Bryce Young's blindside.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Hopeful for Week 1 Coach Dave Canales said Thursday he's "super hopeful" Ekwonu (appendectomy) will be ready for the Panthers' Week 1 opener against the Jaguars on Sept. 7, Joe Person of The Athletic...
Impact Ekwonu underwent an emergency appendectomy last weekend and has 10 days to heal up in time for the regular-season opener. Yosh Nijman would figure to be next man up at left tackle for Carolina if Ekwonu is unable to play.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Happy Half Hour Episode 158: Fait Accompli Today on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy take you behind the scenes of the Adam Thielen trade, discuss a few of the roster cuts, prov...
AUGUST 28 • PANTHERS.COM
Panthers LT Ikem Ekwonu had appendectomy, Week 1 status in jeopardy Carolina Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu had an appendectomy last weekend and is in jeopardy of missing the season opener at Jacksonville.H...
AUGUST 28 • THESTATE.COM
