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Panthers Activate Pro Bowl Guard Robert Hunt From IR for Wild-Card Start vs. Rams

His return ends a 15-game absence, offering a timely boost to a Carolina offense that struggled for consistency.

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Dec 14, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle (5) and teammates celebrate at the end zone after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Carolina activated Hunt on Friday and removed his questionable status, with the Pro Bowler set to play Saturday against Los Angeles.
  • Hunt tore his biceps in Week 2 at Arizona and spent 15 games on injured reserve before practicing fully Tuesday through Thursday.
  • Head coach Dave Canales said, “If he’s playing, he’s playing,” noting Hunt would start once cleared and praising his recent practices.
  • Carolina rotated Chandler Zavala, Jake Curhan, Brady Christensen and Austin Corbett at right guard during Hunt’s absence; Zavala was not activated this week.
  • The NFC South champions finished 8–9 with bottom-tier offensive numbers, underscoring the potential impact of Hunt’s return against the 12–5 Rams.