"CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers could be without starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu for their opener after an emergency appendectomy on Sunday. Coach Dave Canales said Wednesday the status of the sixth pick of the 2022 draft is day-to-day, and likely will be up until the Sept. 7 game at Jacksonville. "We've seen these things turn around in a little over a week,'' Canales said. "It can be longer. It just depends on each individual's body, on how you respond to the surgery, how your body heals the right way."
"Canales said Ekwonu came to Bank of America Stadium over the weekend complaining of stomach pain. Surgery was recommended after being checked by the team medical staff. Canales said veteran Yosh Nijman will be first up until Ekwonu is cleared. Guard-tackle Brady Christensen also will get some reps, as will practice squad member Brandon Walton."
Ickey Ekwonu underwent an emergency appendectomy on Sunday and his availability for the Sept. 7 opener at Jacksonville is being treated day-to-day. Ekwonu reported stomach pain at Bank of America Stadium over the weekend and team medical staff recommended surgery after evaluation. Recovery timelines can vary; some players return in a little over a week while others take longer depending on individual healing and response to surgery. Yosh Nijman is the primary replacement option, with Brady Christensen and practice-squad tackle Brandon Walton also expected to receive reps.
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