Its a group commitment to the process… it leads to good results - Panthers HC Dave Canales

On the Legette “lateral” to Rico - Canales said that Rico went up to him and said that he called for it. Canales said guys, let’s not do that #Panthers

Congrats to Denny Hamlin on 60 wins. SIXTY!

Panthers have a lot of guys back in uniform today at practice, including Chuba Hubbard, who broke down the huddle

Panthers WR Jalen Coker back in his regular number 18 jersey, working with special teams today.

NFC Special Teams Player Of the Week Ryan Fitzgerald getting warmed up for P practice. #Panthers

Panthers injury report: DNP Pat Jones (back) Jalen Coker (quad) - FP Austin Corbett (knee) - FP Akayleb Evans (hamstring) - LP Jaycee Horn (shoulder) - LP Chuba Hubbard (calf) - LP Taylor Moton (elbow) - LP JT Sanders (ankle) - LP

Canales: Chuba looked awesome, he's got a real focused look in his eye and he can't wait to get back out there. #Panthers

Dave Canales says Pat Jones is out for the season and will need surgery (lower back) - said he woke up Monday morning in pain. #Panthers

Canales says the plan is for WR Jalen Coker to play this week, wants to make sure he can handle the load because they only get 48 helmets on game day - tomorrow is the real test going into the weekend. #Panthers

Will Chuba or Rico start this Sunday? Panthers HC Dave Canales: "We'll see." He adds that Rico Dowdle has earned the right to help this team and he will. Wouldn't get into specifics on how the team will use both running backs.

Now that Chuba Hubbard is back - Does it matter to Rico Dowdle (who’s had 2-straight 200-plus yd games) who starts on Sunday? Rico: “No, just a matter about winning… That’s all that matters” #Panthers

Panthers RB Rico Dowdle on getting Chuba Hubbard back this week: “With both of us out there, it’s going to be harder for the defense to guard us all 4 quarters.” Says having 2 good backs will open up the offense even more.

Charlotte 49ers announce Mike Hill is out as Athletic Director, effective immediately. Statement from UNCC chancellor Sharon Gaber:

Homecoming weekend for the Charlotte 49ers is off to an interesting start.

No procedure required on the knee per Dean, and the Gaffer adds that Pep Biel’s injury does not jeopardize his future at x - Charlotte FC.

Panthers Injury report 10/16 Jalen Coker (quad) - FP Austin Corbett (knee) - FP Akayleb Evans (hamstring) - LP Jaycee Horn (shoulder) - FP Chuba Hubbard (calf) - LP Damien Lewis (chest) - DNP Taylor Moton (elbow) - LP JT Sanders (ankle) - FP Turk Wharton (toe) - LP

Panthers have made the following transactions: - OLB Boogie Basham elevated from practice to the active roster for game day. - OLB Pat Jones II to IR - WR Jalen Coker and C Austin Corbett activated from reserve/injured. Coker and Corbett: no injury designation and will play.