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Logs full practice Wednesday Ekwonu (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Ekwonu was held out of the Panthers' Week 16 win over the Buccaneers due to a knee injury. He is now on track to play against the Seahawks on Sunday and will likely reclaim the starting job at left tackle from Yosh Nijman.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Four takeaways from Tuesday, including the search for consistency, Ikem Ekwonu, playoffs, and more The Panthers are trying to break out of a cycle of alternating wins and losses, as they try to find consistent football. Plus more on the pl...

1 DAY AGO • PANTHERS.COM

Not playing Week 16 Ekwonu (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

Impact Ekwonu is dealing with a knee injury and logged a DNP/DNP/LP practice progression this week. Despite getting in some work Friday, he's not going to be able to play against the Bucs. Yosh Nijman will start at left tackle for the Panthers.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Ekwonu (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.

Impact The 25-year-old upgraded from DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday to a limited session Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's divisional matchup. If Ekwonu is inactive in the Week 16 contest, Yosh Nijman will likely get the nod at left tackle.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Four takeaways from Wednesday, including Ikem Ekwonu's status, and bouncing back The left tackle did not practice Wednesday, but is hoping to be ready for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. Plus more including the art...

DECEMBER 17 • PANTHERS.COM

Dealing with knee injury Ekwonu (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact The fourth-year pro from NC State appears to have sustained a knee injury in the Panthers' Week 15 loss to the Saints. Ekwonu now likely needs to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid an injury designation heading into the Week 16 matchup against the Buccaneers.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Week 16 Wednesday Injury Report: Four held out of practice Left tackle Ikem Ekwonu and wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan were held out on Wednesday, as they began their prep for this week's critical ga...

DECEMBER 17 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers insider affirmed what fans have already figured out about Ikem Ekwonu An extension could be imminent.

DECEMBER 5 • CATCRAVE.COM

Ikem Ekwonu just stated what every Panthers fan needed to hear after monumental win The Carolina Panthers have already exceeded their expected win total for 2025 with four games remaining. They've been one of, if not the NFL...

DECEMBER 2 • CATCRAVE.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....

SEPTEMBER 30 • THESTATE.COM

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 effort

SEPTEMBER 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 victory

SEPTEMBER 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 Njiman 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 Nijman 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

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