Faulk (lower body) will be in the lineup for Thursday's regular season opener against the Jets, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Faulk returned to practice Tuesday, a good indication that this would be the outcome for him on Opening Night. The blueliner provided a fair amount of offense last season for the Hurricanes (37 points in 64 games) but posted a minus-22 rating. Given the expected outcome of the team this season, it wouldn't be surprising if Faulk winds up with a similar season in 2016, with the potential for higher counting stats if he can remain healthy.