Wednesday's business out of Uptown Charlotte went on with starting left tackle Ikem Ekwonu, who was not in attendance for this afternoon's practice. Head coach Dave Canales would later reveal to reporters that Ekwonu underwent an appendectomy on Sunday.

In the event that Ekwonu is not able to play, veteran Yosh Nijman would likely fill in at left tackle, reprising his role as the Panthers' top backup at the position. Nijman, who has 25 career starts, made three starts in 2024 in place of an injured Taylor Moton.