Corbett (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Corbett was activated from injured reserve Saturday, and the 2018 second-rounder has been cleared to return from a four-game absence due to a knee injury. With Damien Lewis (shoulder) sidelined, Gantt relays that Corbett is expected to start at left guard for Sunday's road game.
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Panthers' Austin Corbett: Could return in Week 7
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Corbett (knee) was activated from injured reserve to the Panthers' active roster Saturday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Corbett missed Carolina's last four games due to a knee injury sustained during the Week 2 loss to the Cardinals. While he practiced in full all week, he's listed as questionable heading into the Panthers' Week 7 matchup against the Jets. Expect Corbett to reassume the team's top center duties during Sunday's contest, assuming he's active.
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Panthers' Austin Corbett: Designated to return from IR
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The Panthers designated Corbett (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Corbett sustained an MCL injury in his left knee in Week 2 against the Cardinals, which necessitated his placement on injured reserve. He has progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice and was limited in Wednesday's session. Even if Corbett practices in full over the next two days, he is not guaranteed to be reinstated from IR ahead of Sunday's road game against the Jets.
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Panthers' Austin Corbett: Returning in 6-8 weeks
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Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Monday that Corbett (knee) is expected to return in 6-8 weeks, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Corbett sustained an MCL injury in his left knee during the Panthers' Week 2 loss to the Cardinals and was placed on injured reserve later that week, making Week 7 against the Giants his earliest possible return. However, Canales comments Monday indicate that Corbett will be sidelined for several games beyond that. In his absence, Cade Mays is expected to remain the Panthers' top center.
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Panthers' Austin Corbett: Banged up in Arizona
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Corbett suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Cardinals, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Corbett went down with a knee injury in the second half of the game, ultimately not returning to action in Week 2. The exact nature of the injury is unclear, but his status at practice will be worth keeping an eye on ahead of the team's Week 3 matchup with the Falcons at home.
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Panthers' Austin Corbett: Will start at center
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Coach Dave Canales said Monday that Corbett will be Carolina's starting center in 2025, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Corbett had been competing for the role of starting center with Cade Mays during training camp, and now he has ultimately won the position battle. The Panthers are hoping he'll be able to hold up in pass protection after they ran a pass-first offense in 2024, and the veteran's athleticism (5.15-second 40) should help in that department.
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Panthers' Austin Corbett: Staying in Carolina
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Corbett (biceps) signed a one-year contract with the Panthers on Saturday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
The deal ensures Corbett doesn't enter the open market as an unrestricted free agent. He converted from right guard to center for the 2024 campaign following the acquisition of Robert Hunt, but Corbett's season came to an end in October after he tore his biceps against the Bears in Week 5. Once fully healthy, Corbett will compete for the starting center job for 2025.
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Panthers' Austin Corbett: Done for season
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Corbett tore his biceps in Sunday's loss to the Bears and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Corbett missed a significant portion of his 2023 season due to a knee injury and will likely suffer the same fate again in 2024. The veteran center will presumably undergo surgery to repair his bicep and eventually be placed on injured reserve. Brady Christensen will likely handle the starting center role for the Panthers moving forward.
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Panthers' Austin Corbett: Imaging ahead
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Corbett will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the biceps injury he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Bears, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Corbett exited the game late and never came back after being labeled doubtful to return. The MRI on Monday should give some clarity on a timeline for his return and how long the Panthers will likely be calling on Brady Christensen to handle center duties.
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Panthers' Austin Corbett: Doubtful to return
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Corbett (biceps) has exited Sunday's game against the Bears, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Corbett's absence will leave the Panthers down their starting center. Brady Christensen should fill that role for the remainder of the game, assuming Corbett doesn't return.
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Panthers' Austin Corbett: Returns to action
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Corbett (knee) participated during Tuesday's voluntary workout, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Corbett closed out the 2023 campaign on IR after suffering a knee injury in a Week 11 loss to the Cowboys. His ability to take part in drills Tuesday suggests the Nevada product's knee is well healed as Carolina begins preparations for the upcoming season.
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Panthers' Austin Corbett: Comes off PUP list
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Carolina activated Corbett (knee) from its reserve/PUP list Tuesday.
The Panthers originally designated Corbett for return 20 days ago, and he finally seems close to suiting back up after a few weeks of practice. It's still not clear whether he'll be active in Week 8 though, and he reminded reporters Tuesday that it will ultimately be Carolina's call whether he plays versus Houston, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
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Panthers' Austin Corbett: Officially out Sunday
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Corbett (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Detroit.
It's no surprise that the 28-year-old won't play during Sunday's contest, as he was just designated to return from Carolina's reserve-PUP list, and Corbett himself suggested that he won't be ready for in-game action until after the team's Week 7 bye. The Nevada product started all 17 games for the Panthers last year before tearing his ACL during the team's season finale.
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Panthers' Austin Corbett: Lands on PUP
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Corbett (knee) was placed on Carolina's reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Corbett was expected to be placed on the team's PUP list, as he'll continue to rehab from the ACL tear he suffered during Carolina's season finale last year. The veteran guard has appeared in 72 games throughout his six-year NFL career, spending time with Cleveland, Los Angeles and Carolina. He'll now be forced to miss at least the first four games of the coming season.
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Panthers' Austin Corbett: Lands on PUP list
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Corbett (knee) is set to start training camp on the Panthers' active/PUP list, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Corbett tore his ACL in the 2022 finale against the Saints. Earlier in the offseason, head coach Frank Reich told Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer that he expects Corbett to miss some games to start the season. The Panthers can turn to veterans Justin McCray and Michael Jordan to fill in at right guard while Corbett is out.
