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Wild Card Wednesday Injury Report: Derrick Brown gets a rest day

Jan 07, 2026 at 06:51 PM

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Darin Gantt

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CHARLOTTE — The Panthers only had one player miss practice on Wednesday, and it wasn't for injury reasons.

Defensive tackle Derrick Brown (not injury-related) was given a rest day, but otherwise, everyone else was full-go.

Defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton was a full participant for the second straight day, as he makes his way back. Wharton (hamstring) has missed the last four regular-season games but is trending in a positive direction.

Everyone else on the report was also a full participant, which is the best news you can expect in the playoffs.

Defensive tackle Bobby Brown III and cornerback Robert Rochell remain in the concussion protocol. They'll have to be cleared by an independent neurologist to get back on the field, but they were full participants on Wednesday.

Guards Robert Hunt (biceps) and Chandler Zavala (calf) were also full, as they continue to practice on their way back from injured reserve.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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