Kulikov (lower body) will return for one of the Panthers' next two games, Harvey Fialkov of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kulikov has been sidelined since Nov. 14 because of the lower-body injury, but it appears his return is finally on the horizon. His return will likely require the Panthers to make a move to clear a roster spot, but he should be a consistent presence in the defensive pairings once he returns.