Hunt (pectoral) has returned to Saturday's wild-card matchup versus the Rams, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunt was back on the field for the start of the third quarter after briefly exiting the game in the first half due to a pectoral injury. Austin Corbett filled in at right guard while Hunt was sidelined.

Hunt (pectoral) is questionable to return to Carolina's wild-card matchup versus the Rams on Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunt exited the game in the second quarter with a pectoral injury, leading to Austin Corbett taking over at right guard. The Panthers could be without two of their starting offensive linemen for the remainder of the game, as Ikem Ekwonu (knee) is also questionable to return.

Hunt (biceps) was activated from injured reserve Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Saturday's wild-card game against the Rams, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunt will man his customary starting spot at right guard, which could provide a substantial boost to the effectiveness of Carolina's offensive line. After making the Pro Bowl in 2024, Hunt had been sidelined since Week 2 of the 2025 season by a torn biceps.

Hunt (biceps), who remains on IR, practiced in full Thursday and is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card round matchup against the Rams.

EDGE Analysis

Hunt appears on track to return to the starting lineup Saturday, but Carolina will first need to officially activated him from IR to the 53-man roster. If cleared to play Saturday, Hunt's presence at right guard will signify a notable boost for the Panthers' offensive line.

Hunt (biceps) practiced in full Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hunt is strung together consecutive full practices and is trending in the right direction in his recovery from a torn biceps that he sustained in mid-September. He would need to be activated from injured reserve in order to play in Saturday's NFC wild-card game against the Rams. Hunt could reclaim his starting job at right guard if he's activated from IR, which would likely result in Austin Corbett moving to a reserve role.

Hunt (biceps) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite practicing in full Tuesday and Wednesday, Hunt will remain on the Panthers' injured reserve list through the Week 18 contest. However, if Carolina wins the NFC South, the 29-year-old offensive lineman could return for the team's wild-card matchup. While Hunt remains sidelined Saturday, expect Austin Corbett to start at right guard.

Hunt (biceps) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old practiced in full Tuesday and Wednesday but must still be activated to the Panthers' active roster in order to play in Saturday's divisional matchup, a game that could decide the winner of the NFC South. Hunt made the Pro Bowl in 2024 and would be a huge addition to Carolina's offensive line, operating as the team's top right guard if active for the Week 18 contest.

Hunt (biceps) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hunt remains on IR, where he has been since tearing his biceps in mid-September. The veteran offensive lineman had his practice window opened Dec. 24 and was able to log a trio of limited practices last week, but he ultimately wasn't activated ahead of Sunday's loss to Seattle. Hunt was estimated as a full participant in Tuesday's walkthrough this week, and with a full padded practice under his belt Wednesday, he seems to be trending toward a return Saturday versus Tampa Bay for a game with major playoff implications.

Hunt (biceps) was estimated to be a full participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hunt was a limited participant throughout Week 17 and ended up unable to play in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks. The upgrade to full participation to start Week 18 bodes well for the offensive guard, and his status for Saturday's divisional clash with the Buccaneers will likely depend on his participation level in the Panthers' next two practices. If Hunt is unable to return from injured reserve for the contest, expect Austin Corbett to continue to start at right guard.

Hunt (biceps) has been downgraded and ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old from Louisiana was originally listed as questionable after logging a week of limited practice sessions, but he'll remain on IR through the Week 17 matchup. With Hunt out Sunday, expect Austin Corbett to remain Carolina's top right guard.