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| HT/WT: 6-2, 335 lbs |
| Birthplace: Biloxi, MS |
| Age: 29 |
| School: LSU |
| Experience: 7 |
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Top Damien Lewis News
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Panthers' Damien Lewis: Returns to practice
Lewis (calf) was an active participant at the Panthers' training camp practice Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Lewis was able to return to practice for the first time in a couple weeks as he appears to have fully recovered from the calf injury he suffered in late July. The 29-year-old is expected to operate as Carolina's starting left guard this season, and he will now be good to go for the team's preseason opener Saturday in Buffalo.
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Panthers' Damien Lewis: Aims to play Saturday
Lewis (calf) should see some preseason work against the Bills on Saturday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
Lewis has been dealing with a calf injury since late July and is set to receive some snaps in Saturday's preseason opener. The starting left guard is adjusting to the issue, and game-situation snaps are likely the next step in his regular-season preparation.
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Panthers' Damien Lewis: Set to miss a few days
Lewis (calf) suffered an issue Tuesday and is questionable to practice, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Lewis should be able to return relatively quickly, and the left guard's ability to start the regular season should not be impacted. The 29-year-old has a history of quick turnarounds, missing only one week after suffering a shoulder injury during the 2025 season.
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Panthers' Damien Lewis: Ready to rock
Lewis (illness) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.
The LSU product upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to a full practice Friday, suggesting he's moved past his illness in time to play Sunday. Now fully healthy, expect Lewis to operate as the Panthers' top left guard in the Week 16 divisional matchup.
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Panthers' Damien Lewis: Returns to practice
Lewis (illness) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
Lewis was able to return to practice after missing Wednesday's session due to an illness. The offensive lineman will have one more chance to log a full practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers.
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Panthers' Damien Lewis: Under the weather
Lewis (illness) did not practice Wednesday.
Lewis will have two more chances to return to practice ahead of Sunday's NFC South showdown against the Buccaneers. Yosh Nijman, Austin Corbett and Nick Samac are candidates to start at left guard if Lewis is unable to play.
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Panthers' Damien Lewis: Regains health
Lewis (shoulder) isn't listed on Thursday's injury report, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Lewis didn't play in the Week 7 win over the Jets, but he has regained health as the Panthers prepare to face the Bills on Sunday. He's expected to reprise his role as the starting left guard against Buffalo.
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Panthers' Damien Lewis: Won't play Week 7
Lewis (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Lewis suffered a shoulder injury during Thursday's practice. He traveled with the team to New York and was considered a game-time decision, but the injury is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's road contest. Gantt relays that Austin Corbett -- who was activated from injured reserve Saturday -- is expected to start at left guard in Lewis' absence.
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Panthers' Damien Lewis: Past injuries
Lewis (shoulder/ankle) carries no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars.
Lewis was held to limited participation in practice throughout the week due to ankle and shoulder injuries, but it now appears he'll play through the issues in Carolina's regular-season opener. The second-year Panther is expected to serve as the team's top left guard during the 2025 campaign.
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Panthers' Damien Lewis: Limited practice Wednesday
Lewis (shoulder) was a limited participant at the Panthers' practice Wednesday.
Lewis has been dealing with a shoulder injury since early August, but his ability to practice in any capacity is a good sign for his chances to play in Week 1. The offensive lineman will have two more chances to log a full practice before Sunday's regular-season opener against the Jaguars.
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Panthers' Damien Lewis: Expecting to play Week 1
Head coach Dave Canales said Thursday that Lewis (shoulder) is on track to play in Week 1 against the Jaguars on Sunday, Sept. 7, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Lewis missed most of training camp due to a shoulder injury that he suffered in the Panthers' preseason opener against the Browns. His practice participation next week will provide a sense of his availability for Carolina's regular-season opener. Chandler Zavala would be the top candidate to start at left guard if Lewis is not cleared to play.
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Panthers' Damien Lewis: Not expected to play Saturday
Lewis (shoulder) is not in line to suit up against the Texans on Saturday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
It appears Lewis will miss a second preseason game while he works through a shoulder injury. The 2020 third-rounder will aim to be available for the Panthers' preseason finale against the Steelers on Thursday.
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Panthers' Damien Lewis: Dealing with shoulder injury
Lewis did not play in Friday's preseason game against the Browns due to a shoulder strain, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
Lewis suffered the injury during Wednesday's training camp practice and is considered week-to-week. He's unlikely to play in the Panthers' two remaining preseason games, but he could return for Week 1 against the Jaguars on Sept. 7. With Lewis and Chandler Zavala (kneecap) both sidelined, Brandon Walton and Ja'Tyre Carter will have opportunities to work with the first-team offense at left guard.
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