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With Ikem Ekwonu doubtful for Sunday's opener against the Jaguars, the Panthers are going to push their decision on a starter all the way to Sunday. Plus, a player lost for season to a torn ACL.

Left tackle Ikem Ekwonu participated on a limited basis Friday, and is doubtful for the opener at Jacksonville on Sunday.

The massive Panthers guard has taken to walking the Earth during pregame, and on his days off. It's not as much about science as it is clearing his head, and remembering the steps in his journey.

The Panthers No. 8 overall pick has put in work, polished his craft, and even campaigned for a few QB plays, as he's earned his coaches trust to be Carolina's top guy, even in his rookie debut.

Left tackle Ikem Ekwonu did not practice on Thursday, in advance of this week's opener at Jacksonville.

Brad Idzik wants to balance the running back reps to keep Chuba Hubbard fresh, plus more from Tracy Smith and Ejiro Evero on the eve of the regular season opener.

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Even before he won the job in training camp, he impressed his new teammates with his ability to take big swings, and make big shots at the right time.

As the first team to face Travis Hunter in the NFL, the Carolina Panthers have a lot of unanswered questions as to how the Jaguars will use the Heisman winner. So instead, they'll focus on what they do know; how to prepare themselves.