One of the early stars of Carolina Panthers training camp remained sidelined on Tuesday.
Wide receiver Hutner Renfrow, who continues to deal with a hamstring injury, missed a third straight practice this morning. Head coach Dave Canales was asked about the 29-year-old veteran’s status following what was a particularly rainy outing.
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“He is doin’ great,” Canales replied. “He’s in return-to-play right now with our training department. He’s running, he’s cutting. I think it’s just the load of practice that we’re just trying to be smart on, and just get him completely healthy so we can really see him in these games. And I feel really strongly that he’s there, but I think it’s more of a capacity thing.”
After missing the entire 2024 campaign due to ulcerative colitis, Renfrow returned to the NFL this past spring on a one-year deal with the Panthers. The former Pro Bowler has shined throughout offseason workouts, and has made quite a bid for the team’s initial 53-man roster.
Canales was then asked if Renfrow will be available to play in the team’s first exhibition game later this week.
“We have not made the decision,” he stated. “We need to have this practice tomorrow so that we can kind of regroup and see where our group is at, on both sides.”
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The other side was without rookie outside linebacker Nic Scourton, who has also been nursing a mild hamstring injury. Canales said the 2025 second-round pick is in the “same boat” as Renfrow in terms of availability and recovery.
Carolina will host the Cleveland Browns for their preseason opener on Friday
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