Overview
- Head coach Dave Canales said Hunt had another strong practice Thursday and reiterated he is very optimistic the guard will play.
- Canales stated that if Hunt is cleared he will start at right guard and will not be used on a part-time basis.
- Hunt returned to practice last week and increased his workload, saying his elbow is not perfect but he feels good enough to compete and expects some rust.
- The Pro Bowl lineman missed the final 15 games after tearing a biceps in Week 2, with Austin Corbett starting the last four games at right guard.
- Carolina has an open roster spot and plans to release its official injury report later today ahead of Saturday's wild-card matchup against the Rams, the team's first postseason game since 2017.