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Panthers Give Rookie Standout Tetairoa McMillan a Rest Day as Robert Hunt Returns to Practice

Carolina is managing workloads entering Week 17 with a precautionary rest designation for its top rookie receiver.

Overview

  • Tetairoa McMillan was listed as DNP on Wednesday with a rest designation after missing last Wednesday as well before playing and scoring against Tampa Bay.
  • The eighth overall pick enters Week 17 with 65 catches for 924 yards and seven touchdowns, leading all rookies in receiving yards.
  • Inside linebacker Trevin Wallace (shoulder) and defensive lineman Tershawn Wharton (hamstring) did not practice, and Wharton has missed the past two games.
  • Right guard Robert Hunt returned to practice under his 21-day activation window and was listed as limited with a biceps issue.
  • The team reported full participation for Ikem Ekwonu, Claudin Cherelus, David Moore, Jaycee Horn, Cam Jackson, and Cade Mays.