YOSH NIJMAN #77 - TACKLE - CAROLINA PANTHERS
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Panthers LT Ickey Ekwonu to miss significant time with ruptured patella tendon in right knee

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales said starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu will miss a significant amount of time with a ruptured patella tendon in his right knee
JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Panthers starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu out after right knee injury vs. Rams

Carolina Panthers starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu has been ruled out of the remainder of Saturday’s wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams with a right knee injury
JANUARY 10 • Associated Press
Starting at tackle Nijman will start Sunday's game against the Buccaneers at left tackle, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Nijman is the primary depth option at tackle for the Panthers, and with the absence of Ikem Ekwonu (ankle) for Sunday's game, the reserve player will get a chance to play. The backup tackle has played 224 snaps so far this year, filling in for Ekwonu in Week 1 and for Taylor Moton in Week 6 and Week 9.
DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mayfield looks to remain perfect vs. former team as Bucs visit Panthers with first place on the line

Baker Mayfield has been a thorn in the side of the Carolina Panthers since leaving the team
DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Panthers starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu has appendectomy and is day to day ahead of season opener

Carolina Panthers starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu underwent an appendectomy, leaving his status for the team’s Sept. 7 game against Jacksonville up in the air
AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press
Full-go Wednesday Nijman (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Nijman missed the Panthers' Week 8 loss to the Broncos due to a knee injury, but Wednesday's full practice suggests he's moved past the issue. He's expected to remain the Panthers' top backup tackle and could start in Week 9's matchup against the Saints if Ikem Ekwonu (ankle) is sidelined.
OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Full-go Wednesday Nijman (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Nijman missed the Panthers' Week 8 loss to the Broncos due to a knee injury, but Wednesday's full practice suggests he's moved past the issue. He's expected to remain the Panthers' top backup tackle and could start in Week 9's matchup against the Saints if Ikem Ekwonu (ankle) is sidelined.
OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Full-go Wednesday Nijman (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Nijman missed the Panthers' Week 8 loss to the Broncos due to a knee injury, but Wednesday's full practice suggests he's moved past the issue. He's expected to remain the Panthers' top backup tackle and could start in Week 9's matchup against the Saints if Ikem Ekwonu (ankle) is sidelined.
OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play vs. Denver Nijman (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Nijman has been limited in practice all week due to a knee injury, which will keep him sidelined for Sunday's contest. Taylor Moton (elbow) will return from a two-game absence to start at right tackle.
OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Week 8 Nijman (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Impact Nijman was limited in practice all week due to a knee issue. Taylor Moton (elbow) could be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's contest, and if that's the case, he could reclaim his starting right tackle job from Nijman.
OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go vs. Washington Nijman (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Nijman popped up on the Panthers' injury report with a knee injury Thursday. While he was a limited participant in Friday's session, he will be good to go Sunday and will provide depth for the Panthers' offensive line.
OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Suiting up for Week 1 Nijman (tibia) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Nijman was able to log three consecutive limited practice sessions this week, and he is good to go for the Panthers' regular-season opener. He will provide depth at offensive tackle behind starters Taylor Moton and Ikem Ekwonu.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Could play Sunday Nijman (lower leg) is listed as questionable ahead of Carolina's Week 1 contest against the Saints on Sunday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact The first-year Panther has been dealing with a lower leg issue for over a month, but after Friday's limited practice session, it appears he has a chance at suiting up Sunday. Nijman appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Packers last season, and he's expected to serve as Carolina's top backup tackle Sunday, if he's able to play.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Yosh Nijman talks getting back on the practice field The offensive tackle also offered insight as to how the line is coming together with several newcomers.
AUGUST 29, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM
Passes physical Nijma (undisclosed) was reinstated off the Panthers' active/PUP list Thursday after passing his physical, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact Nijman spent the first four years of his career with the Packers, appearing in 67 regular-season games (including 22 starts, 13 of which came in 2022). He signed with the Panthers in March to provide depth to the offensive line. He's missed all of training camp due to an unspecified issue, but the 28-year-old is back and could suit up for Saturday's preseason finale against Buffalo.
AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on active/PUP list The Panthers placed Nijman (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Friday.
Impact Nijman joined Carolina as a free agent in mid-March and will likely work as a reserve on the team's offensive line this season. The nature of his injury is not clear, and he can be activated at any time.
JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Moving to Carolina Nijman signed a contract with the Panthers on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Nijman has spent the last four seasons with the Packers working as a reserve offensive tackle for the team. The Virginia Tech product's move to Carolina will likely see him in a similar role behind currently projected starters, Taylor Moton and Ikem Ekwonu.
MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
PHOTOS: Best of Yosh Nijman through the years The official website of the Carolina Panthers with access to tickets, schedules, news, videos, photos, statistics and more.
MARCH 19, 2024 • PANTHERS.COM
Packers Lose Nijman in Free Agency, Increasing Pressure to Add Tackle Yosh Nijman was one of the Packers’ bigger disappointments in 2023. But his overall track record made him an enticing addition for the Carol...
MARCH 18, 2024 • SACBEE.COM
Panthers Agree to Terms with OL Yosh Nijman Carolina adds depth to the o-line.
MARCH 18, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
NFL Free Agency: Should Packers Re-Sign Yosh Nijman? Yosh Nijman was one of the Packers’ bigger disappointments in 2023. But his overall track record would make him an asset if he returns in 20...
MARCH 6, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Happy Birthday to T Yosh Nijman! Green Bay Packers T Yosh Nijman celebrates his birthday on Jan. 2, 2023.
JANUARY 2, 2024 • PACKERS.COM
Could play Week 9 Nijman (foot) told reporters Monday that he left Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Vikings due to hitting a pain threshold and doesn't anticipate it being a problem for Week 9 against the...
Impact Nijman was subbed in at left tackle for Rasheed Walker with the latter struggling against the Vikings' defensive line. Nijman injured his foot when he landed awkwardly on a field-goal block, but he was able to stay in the game until the pain was too much to handle. He ended up playing 50 snaps Sunday and could take over as the starting left tackle if he's able to manage his foot injury; otherwise, Walker would be set to return to that role.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exits game with foot injury Nijman (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Vikings, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
Impact With Nijman off the field, Rasheed Walker has moved back to the left tackle spot.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
BLOCKED! Yosh Nijman denies 53-yard field goal attempt | Packers vs. Raiders Green Bay Packers T Yosh Nijman blocks a 53-yard field goal attempt by Las Vegas Raiders K Daniel Carlson on Monday Night Football.
OCTOBER 10, 2023 • PACKERS.COM
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