Funchess (hamstring) caught two passes (three targets) for 22 yards in Thursday's preseason game against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

It wasn't a particularly noteworthy performance, but Funchess did prove that he's healthy and ready for Week 1. Although the rookie figures to benefit from Kelvin Benjamin's (knee) season-long absence, it's not entirely clear that Funchess will be a Week 1 starter. Still, he should have a key role in the offense, even if he's not a nominal starter.

Funchess (hamstring) is expected to play in Thursday's preseason contest at Pittsburgh, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess has received a bump in relevance due to an unfortunate turn of events: Kelvin Benjamin's torn ACL. Although Funchess' appearance Thursday may be merely a test run, it's a bit surprising that the Panthers are subjecting the rookie wideout to potential aggravation of his hamstring. If he emerges unscathed, though, he would be in line to take the field for the regular season opener on Sept. 13 in Jacksonville.

Funchess (hamstring) returned to practice Tuesday, mostly working with the second-team offense, according to Jonathan Jones of the Charlotte Observer.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess may suit up for Thursday's preseason finale against the Steelers, as his hamstring issue isn't especially serious and the Panthers likely want to further evaluate him in a game setting. The absence of Kelvin Benjamin (knee) has given the rookie an excellent opportunity, but there's still no guarantee that Funchess will be a Week 1 starter.

Funchess has aggravated the hamstring injury that has bothered him of late, according to Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer.

EDGE Analysis

Given that, it's unclear if the wideout has any chance to play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Steelers, but so far there is nothing to suggest that Funchess' Week 1 status is in any peril.

Funchess (hamstring) is expected to play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Steelers, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess was spotted at practice Sunday, which supports that notion, though we suspect that if the rookie wideout does play Thursday, he'd see limited snaps, as the Panthers can ill-afford another injury to a key receiver, with Kelvin Benjamin out for the season.

Funchess (hamstring) is among the Panthers who will sit out Friday's preseason game against the Patriots, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess returned practice this week, so his absence Friday is presumably precautionary in nature. The Panthers' second-rounder now appears poised to play a major role in the team's passing offense, in the wake of Kelvin Benjamin's season-ending injury.

Funchess (hamstring) saw an increased workload during Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

As well as participating in position drills, Funchess took limited reps in team drills Wednesday, with the report relaying that the Panthers want to see how the wideout reacts Thursday morning to the added work before the team makes a call on his availability for Friday's preseason game against the Patriots.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice after recovering from a hamstring injury, according to NFL.com. Funchess will be counted on to play a large role in the passing offense after Kelvin Benjamin was lost for the season with a torn ACL.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess ran on the side at Monday's practice and may return to drills Tuesday as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury, according to ESPN.com. Funchess is expected to have a major role in the offense this season after wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin suffered a season-ending torn ACL earlier this month.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess will not play in Saturday's preseason game due to a hamstring injury, according to the Charlotte Observer. The Panthers will likely exercise caution with the rookie, whose injury is considered minor, following the season-ending ACL injury suffered by top receiver Kelvin Benjamin.