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Top Ikem Ekwonu News
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Panthers' Ikem Ekwonu: Officially active Sunday
Ekwonu (appendectomy) is active for Sunday's Week 2 game against Arizona.
Ekwonu had to miss Week 1 while continuing to recover from an appendectomy, but he's progressed enough to suit up against the Cardinals. He's slated to start at left tackle.
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Panthers' Ikem Ekwonu: Likely to debut Week 2
Ekwonu (appendectomy) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Ekwonu was a limited participant in practice throughout the week as he continues to work his way back from the appendectomy he underwent last month, but he's trending toward suiting up Sunday after he sat out the Panthers' loss to the Jaguars in Week 1. Assuming Ekwonu is cleared ahead of Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff, he'll step back in as the Panthers' starting left tackle, while Yosh Nijman would move back into a swing tackle role.
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Panthers' Ikem Ekwonu: Could return Sunday
Ekwonu (appendectomy) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.
The 2022 first-round pick from NC State was able to practice in a limited fashion all week for the first time since undergoing an emergency appendectomy in late August, which is a good sign for his potential availability Sunday. However, if Ekwonu isn't ready for in-game action just yet, Yosh Nijman will likely get the start at left tackle.
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Panthers' Ikem Ekwonu: Logs limited practice Wednesday
Ekwonu (appendectomy) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Per Gantt, coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that Ekwonu was asking for more work, a positive sign as he continues to recover from an appendectomy he underwent prior to Week 1. If he can manage a full practice Thursday or Friday, he might avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Panthers' Ikem Ekwonu: Won't play vs. Jacksonville
Ekwonu (appendectomy) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Ekwonu is still recovering from an emergency appendectomy that he underwent in late August, and his next chance to make his 2025 regular-season debut is Week 2 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 14. Yosh Nijman is expected to start at left tackle in Ekwonu's absence, per Joe Person of The Athletic.
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Panthers' Ikem Ekwonu: Doubtful for Week 1
Ekwonu (appendectomy) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars.
The 2022 first-round pick upgraded to a limited session Friday after missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he's still unlikely to play in Week 1 after undergoing an emergency appendectomy in late August. Yosh Nijman will likely be the starter at left tackle until Ekwonu returns to full health.
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Panthers' Ikem Ekwonu: Doesn't practice Wednesday
Ekwonu (appendectomy) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Ekwonu underwent an emergency appendectomy in late August. Head coach Dave Canales relayed Wednesday that Ekwonu is unlikely to play Sunday against the Jaguars unless the fourth-year offensive lineman has "a great day" during Friday's practice, per Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site. Yosh Nijman and Brady Christensen have seen first-team reps at left tackle and are the top candidates to start in Week 1 if Ekwonu is unable to play.
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Panthers' Ikem Ekwonu: Likely out for Week 1
Ekwonu (appendectomy) is expected to miss Sunday's regular-season opener against the Jaguars, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Ekwonu underwent an emergency appendectomy in late August and has not returned to practice since, making it increasingly likely he won't play Sunday. With the 24-year-old expected to miss Week 1, Yosh Nijman is in line to step in at left tackle.
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Panthers' Ikem Ekwonu: Considered day-to-day
Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Monday that Ekwonu (appendectomy) is considered day-to-day, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Ekwonu was spotted working off to the side of Panthers' practice Monday, which could be a good sign for his availability in the team's Week 1 contest against the Jaguars. However, if the 2022 first-round pick is unable to suit up Sunday, Yosh Nijman is expected to step in and protect Bryce Young's blindside.
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Panthers' Ikem Ekwonu: Hopeful for Week 1
Coach Dave Canales said Thursday he's "super hopeful" Ekwonu (appendectomy) will be ready for the Panthers' Week 1 opener against the Jaguars on Sept. 7, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Ekwonu underwent an emergency appendectomy last weekend and has 10 days to heal up in time for the regular-season opener. Yosh Nijman would figure to be next man up at left tackle for Carolina if Ekwonu is unable to play.
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Panthers' Ikem Ekwonu: Status for Week 1 uncertain
Ekwonu is in jeopardy of missing Carolina's Week 1 matchup against Jacksonville after undergoing an emergency appendectomy this past Sunday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Ekwonu experienced abdominal pain over the weekend, and he was taken to hospital for an appendectomy after being examined by the Panthers' medical staff. Yosh Nijman would be the top candidate to start at left left tackle if Ekwonu can't play, though there's optimism that the latter will have enough time to fully recover from the procedure.
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Panthers' Ikem Ekwonu: Gets commitment from Carolina
Ekwonu had his fifth-year option picked up by the Panthers on Thursday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
The 2022 first-round pick has started all 49 games he's played in across three pro seasons. Ekwonu suited up for all 17 regular-season games in 2022 and '23 but missed two with an ankle injury in 2024. He appears likely to retain his starting left tackle role in 2025.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 320 lbs |
| Birthplace: Charlotte, NC |
| Age: 24 |
| School: NC State |
| Experience: 4 |