PAT ELFLEIN NEWS

Waived from injured reserve The 49ers waived Elflein from injured reserve Friday with an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Elflein will now move through the waiver process as he'll no longer be on San Francisco injured reserve list. If he passes through waivers, the 6-foot-2 center will return to the 49ers and likely not miss the entire season as he agreed on an injury settlement.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve The 49ers placed Elflein (calf) on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Elflein had just signed with the team last week to provide depth along the offensive line before injuring his calf in practice. The 2017 third-round pick will now be out for the entirety of the season unless San Francisco waives him with an injury settlement.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signed by 49ers, then gets hurt San Francisco signed Elflein to a contract Friday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports. The offensive lineman then suffered a calf injury in practice, per Kyle Madson of NinersW...

Impact The 49ers have dealt with multiple injuries to their offensive line in training camp, so Elflein was brought in as veteran depth. However, he wasn't able to make it through individual drills, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said after practice that Elflein pulled his calf. It's not clear how much time the 30-year-old will miss, but San Francisco may now need to bring in another player to reinforce their lineman corps.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Elflein Speaks With The Media For the First Time As A Cardinal Cardinals OL Pat Elflein speaks with the media for the first time as a member of the Cardinals following day two of training camp

JULY 28, 2023 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Panthers release OL Pat Elflein The Panthers called it quits on Pat Elflein after two seasons of a three-year, $13.5 million deal.

MARCH 14, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Panthers release offensive lineman Pat Elflein The former starting center was replaced by Bradley Bozeman, who agreed to a new three-year deal on Monday.

MARCH 14, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM

Falcons, Panthers struggling, still contenders in NFC South

The Atlanta Falcons host the Carolina Panthers in an NFC South matchup between struggling teams that still find themselves in contention

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After trade, Panthers creating new offensive identity

It took seven games, a major trade and a head coaching change, but the Carolina Panthers are finally creating an identity on offense

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set for season-ending surgery Elflein is due to undergo a hip surgery that will end his 2022 season, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact A hip issue that cropped up after Week 6 held Elflein out of Sunday's win versus Tampa Bay, and it will now keep the 28-year-old center sidelined for the rest of the campaign. Bradley Bozeman should serve as a more than capable replacement for the rest of the year.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers C Pat Elflein to undergo season-ending surgery As announced by Panthers interim HC Steve Wilks on Wednesday, C Pat Elflein is likely to undergo season-ending hip surgery.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

placed on IR Elflein (hip) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Elflein was considered unlikely to play Sunday against the Buccaneers due to the injury. However, it appears the injury was severe enough that not only will he not play Sunday, but he'll miss at least the next four weeks. Bradley Bozeman should handle the center position until Elflein can return to action.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play vs. Tampa Coach Steve Wilks said Friday that he does not expect Elflein (hip) to play Sunday versus Tampa Bay, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Elflein is officially listed as questionable on Carolina's practice report, but it sounds as though he's on the 'doubtful' end of that designation. Bradley Bozeman should step in as the Panthers' starting center for Week 7.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Elflein (hip) was a non-participant in practice Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Elflein's status in practice over the next two days will shed light on how likely he is to suit up Sunday against the Buccaneers. If he is unable to play, Bradley Bozeman will likely draw the start at center.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers need to get McCaffrey, Moore more involved

The Carolina Panthers learned the hard way that underutilizing running back Christian McCaffrey and wide receiver D

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All 53: OL Pat Elflein Profile + Expected Role Taking a closer look at Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Pat Elflein.

JUNE 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Panthers restructure Pat Elflein's contract The veteran lineman is expected to start at center this year, and the move frees up some salary cap room.

MARCH 12, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers Reconstruct Pat Elflein's Contract Carolina continues to clear up cap space.

MARCH 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Clears COVID protocols Elflein was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Elflein spent less than a week on the COVID list. Now healthy, he should draw the start at center Sunday against the Saints.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on COVID-19 list The Panthers placed Elflein (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Elflein returned from a hamstring injury in mid-November and has started each of the last five games. It's not yet clear whether he's tested positive for COVID-19, but Sam Tecklenburg would likely draw the start if Elflein is unavailable Sunday against Tampa Bay.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Elflein (hamstring) was not listed on the injury report Wednesday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Elfein suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 against the Saints and has been sidelined since. The 2017 third-round pick will likely draw the start at center in Week 10, as the usual starting center, Matt Paradis, (knee) has been ruled out for the season.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should return this week Elflein (hamstring) should be ready to return this week, according to head coach Matt Rhule, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Elflein suffered the injury in Week 2 against New Orleans and then spent time on IR. He was activated on Nov. 3, but he was unable to play in Week 9. His return comes at a convenient time as fellow center and teammate Matt Paradis (knee) is now out for the season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Week 9 Elflein (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Patriots, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.

Impact Elflein was able to log full practices Thursday and Friday, but he will still be sidelined Sunday. The Ohio State product spent the majority of the season on injured reserve, but he was added to the active roster ahead of Week 9. Dennis Daley is expected to start at left guard against the Patriots.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 9 Elflein (hamstring) is considered questionable for the Panthers' Week 9 contest against the Patriots.

Impact Elflein injured his hamstring in the first half of the Panthers' Week 2 win over the Saints. After getting ruled out of Week 3 action, the offensive guard landed on the Panthers' injured reserve. Elflein was activated from injured reserve Wednesday and figures to play a key role Sunday if he's able to suit up. If he is unable to play against the Patriots, expect Dennis Daley to continue to hold down the fort at left guard.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured reserve Elflein (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Elflein has been sidelined by the hamstring injury since Week 2, and he'll now rejoin the active roster after completing his recovery. He should serve as a reserve option on the interior offensive line for Carolina.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' Rhule: McCaffrey '50-50' for Sunday vs. Vikings

Panthers coach Matt Rhule said running back Christian McCaffrey is 50-50 for Carolina's game against the Minnesota Vikings

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS