Overview
- The Panthers officially opened the 21-day practice window for Brady Christensen on Tuesday, allowing him to return to team practice and be evaluated for activation to the active roster.
- Coach Dave Canales said Christensen is healthy and physically ready but needs live reps in practice for the staff to judge whether he can play in games.
- Carolina faces multiple line issues with right tackle Taylor Moton on injured reserve, starting guard Damien Lewis recently unavailable, and backup Corey Bullock sidelined by a quadriceps strain.
- Christensen, 30, signed a one-year deal in July and brings five seasons of Panthers experience and flexibility after playing guard, center and tackle in 59 games with 39 starts.
- If the team activates Christensen during the window it will use one of its limited IR activations and could immediately add interior depth while also improving Christensen’s chance to show availability for future free-agency value.