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Week 1 Wednesday Injury Report: One out, two limited

Sep 09, 2026 at 03:29 PM

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Darin Gantt

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CHARLOTTE — The Panthers were without one starter in Wednesday's practice, as they prepare for the regular season opener against the Bears.

Outside linebacker Patrick Jones II (back) did not participate on Wednesday. He was also absent on Monday when the Panthers got a bonus day of work in.

Running back Jonathon Brooks (groin) and defensive tackle Bobby Brown III (back) were listed as limited on Wednesday.

Brooks worked on the side with the athletic training staff last week, but returned to practice with his teammates on Wednesday.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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