CHARLOTTE â The Panthers are running with some new combinations on the offensive line in practice, which is something they've gotten almost accustomed to.
The Panthers were without starting three regular offensive linemen in practice Wednesday, which opens the door for a ninth unique combination of starting blockers in 13 games entering this week's against the Falcons.
Starting guards ï»żJohn Millerï»ż (ankle) and ï»żMichael Jordanï»ż (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday's practice because of injuries.
ï»żTrent Scottï»ż, who replaced Miller in the starting lineup for four games, is on the reserve/COVID-19 list, along with outside linebacker ï»żFrankie Luvuï»ż. Neither was at practice Wednesday. Players who are vaccinated are eligible to return as soon as they have two negative tests with 24 hours between them, as long as they remain asymptomatic.
It's unclear what those absences are going to do to the lineup.
Left tackle ï»żCameron Ervingï»ż has been designated to return from IR, and he's practicing, but he would need to be activated if he's going to play this week.
That still leaves them short on guards, and the Panthers have choices including ï»żDennis Daleyï»ż, ï»żBrady Christensenï»ż, and ï»żDeonte Brownï»ż on the active roster.
They promoted practice-squad offensive lineman ï»żAusten Pleasantsï»ż in Miami before the bye, and have some other options on the practice squad as well. ï»żMike Hortonï»ż was promoted in Week 10 for the Arizona game, and they also have ï»żAaron Monteiroï»ż and ï»żPatrick Omamehï»ż on the practice squad.
The only other absence from practice Wednesday was veteran defensive tackle ï»żDaQuan Jonesï»ż, but that was not for injury-related reasons.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
View photos of Panthers practice on Wednesday as the Panthers prepare to take on Atlanta in Week 14.
