Panthers' Brady Christensen: Not returning for Week 9
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Christensen (hamstring), who is on IR, has been ruled out for Sunday's battle against the Broncos, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Christensen has been on injured reserve since Sept. 1. He was designated to return Tuesday and was a full participant in all three of Carolina's practices this week, but the Panthers aren't ready to activate him. Christensen's next chance to play is Sunday, Nov. 15, in New Orleans.
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Panthers' Brady Christensen: Week 9 return from IR uncertain
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Christensen (hamstring), who is on injured reserve, is questionable to play Sunday versus Denver.
Christensen has been on IR all season as he's continued to work his way back from a hamstring injury. His practice window was opened Wednesday, and the veteran offensive lineman logged three full practices this week. The Panthers would need to activate Christensen from IR on Saturday in order for him to be eligible to make his 2026 debut Sunday.
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Panthers' Brady Christensen: Has practice window opened
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Christensen (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Tuesday.
Christensen has been rehabbing from a hamstring injury all season and has yet to play in a game. The Panthers will now have 21 days to activate him from IR, otherwise he won't be eligible to suit up this season. If Christensen does indeed return, he could be moved into a starting role.
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Panthers' Brady Christensen: Placed on injured reserve
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The Panthers placed Christensen (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Christensen will be required to miss the first four games of the regular season on IR before becoming eligible to return to the Panthers' active roster, though it's possible he works out an injury settlement with the team between now and Week 5. Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports that general manager Dan Morgan said he expects Christensen to return at some point during the regular season, but it remains unclear when that will be.
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Panthers' Brady Christensen: Looks good in return
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Coach Dave Canales says Christensen (Achilles) "looked good" in his first practice back from injury, according to Kassidy Hill and Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site.
Christensen tore his Achilles in a Week 8 loss to the Bills last October. The right guard promptly had surgery and has been working his way back throughout the offseason. The 29-year-old has made 34 starts for the Panthers over the last five seasons appears on track to be ready to suit up in Week 1 of the coming campaign.
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Brady Christensen: Re-signs with Carolina
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Christensen (Achilles) signed a contract with the Panthers on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Christensen is back in Carolina after being cleared for contact earlier in July while recovering from an Achilles injury. His return gives the Panthers added depth and versatility along the offensive line. Christensen has made 34 starts for the Panthers over the past five regular seasons, playing primarily at guard.
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Brady Christensen: Cleared for contact
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Christensen (Achilles) has been cleared for contact, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Christensen is bouncing back from season-ending Achilles surgery that he underwent this past October, and the free agent is one step closer to landing a contract for the coming campaign. A return to the Panthers is one possibility, but wherever he lands in 2026, the 29-year-old brings multi-position versatility to the table.
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Panthers' Brady Christensen: Placed on IR following surgery
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Carolina placed Christensen (Achilles) on injured reserve Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Christensen suffered a torn Achilles in this past Sunday's loss to Buffalo and underwent surgery Wednesday. Jake Curhan is currently atop the depth chart at right guard, though he could fade into a reserve once the Panthers get either Chandler Zavala (knee) or Robert Hunt (biceps) back from injured reserve.
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Panthers' Brady Christensen: Suffers Achilles injury vs. Buffalo
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Head coach Dave Canales said Christensen is feared to have sustained a season-ending Achilles injury during the Panthers' 40-9 loss to the Bills on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Christensen was carted off the field during the second half of Sunday's game, and further tests seem to have revealed that the fifth-year pro will miss the rest of the season due to a ruptured Achilles. The severity of the injury could also impact his availability for the start of the 2026 season. In Christensen's absence, Jake Curhan is a candidate to start at right guard for the rest of 2025.
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Panthers' Brady Christensen: Placed on injured reserve
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Christensen (biceps) was placed on IR on Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Christensen suffered the injury late in Sunday's loss to the Falcons and was able to play through it; however, he'll now be forced to miss at least the team's next four games while he recovers from the injury. It's not clear who will take over at left guard for him, but Nash Jensen, Cade Mays and Calvin Throckmorton should all be considered possible candidates.
