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Panthers' Jaelan Phillips: Back at practice Thursday
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Phillips (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Phillips didn't practice Wednesday but was back out there for Thursday's session. While his presence at practice was an encouraging sign, his status is still worth monitoring ahead of the Week 3 meeting with the Browns. The 27-year-old has played in both of the Panthers' games during the 2026 campaign thus far, amassing five total tackles and 2.0 sacks.
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Panthers' Jaelan Phillips: Unavailable for practice
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Phillips (back) did not practice Wednesday.
Phillips was forced to sit out the team's first practice of the week as he nurses a back injury. The 27-year-old likely suffered the injury during the team's 34-3 win over Atlanta in Week 2, a game during which he registered two total tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks. Phillips will have two more opportunities to practice before the Panthers travel to face Cleveland in Week 3.
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Panthers' Jaelan Phillips: Fades injury report
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Phillips (arm) was not listed on the Panthers' injury report Wednesday.
Phillips was dealing with an arm injury that caused him to miss training camp practices and preseason games, but the sixth-year pro's absence from Wednesday's report indicates that he'll play Sunday against Chicago. Phillips and Patrick Jones (back) will serve as Carolina's starting edge rushers for the upcoming season, with Trevis Gipson and Princely Umanmielen providing depth at the position.
Phillips (arm) will not play in Friday night's preseason game against the Jaguars, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Phillips' arm issue was likely sustained during Wednesday's joint practice with the Jaguars. The outside linebacker participated in the first few drives of last Saturday's game against the Bills, logging 1.0 sacks in the brief appearance. It is unclear how severe Phillips' injury is or if he will need to miss additional time. Princely Umanmielen will take over the role of primary edge rusher opposite Patrick Jones in Friday's contest.
