Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Limited at Wednesday's practice
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Luvu (hip) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Luvu is coming off a 12-tackle performance versus Houston in which he led Carolina's linebackers in snaps, and it's not clear when he picked up a hip injury. He probably will need to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Questionable but says he'll play
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Luvu (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Per Person, Luvu said earlier in the week that he'll definitely play, so he's more likely than not to suit up. Still, the linebackers' status will need to be confirmed prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. EDT kickoff. Luvu exited Carolina's Week 6 loss to Miami due to the hip injury but had additional recovery time with the Panthers on bye in Week 7.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Exits game with hip injury
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Luvu is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to a hip injury, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Luvu had nine tackles (four solo) before leaving Sunday's game, tied for the most with CJ Henderson. Claudin Cherelus and Kamu Grugier-Hill are candidates to see more work if Luvu does not return.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Good to go at Detroit
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Luvu (hip) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at the Lions.
As he did in Week 4, Luvu will play Sunday despite being limited in practice during the week. Carolina figures to see a healthy dose of the run in Week 5, so he should be relatively busy.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Limited at practice Wednesday
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Luvu (hip) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Luvu was also limited at practice last week before he ultimately played in Week 4 versus Minnesota, so the limitations are likely just precautionary. Even still, he'll probably need to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Two sacks in loss
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Luvu recorded nine tackles (four solo) and two sacks in Monday's 20-17 loss to the Steelers.
Luvu's nine tackles were a game-high and he is now up to 2.5 sacks through two games. The inside linebacker has been a model of consistency for the Panthers early on, as he has been on the field for all 122 defensive plays so far. Next up, a trip to Seattle in Week 3.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Big game Sunday
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Luvu finished with 13 tackles (10 solo) and a sack in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Buccaneers.
Luvu led the Panthers in tackles, with his tally including three stops for loss. With yet another sack, Luvu now sports seven quarterback takedowns to go with his 105 tackles with one game remaining.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Out Sunday
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Luvu (shoulder) will not play against the Rams on Sunday.
Luvu was able to log a full practice Wednesday, but he regressed to limited participation Thursday and Friday. This will be his second straight absence and will leave the Panthers without one of their best defensive players.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Sidelined Thursday
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Luvu (shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on the Panthers' injury report Thursday.
Luvu has dealt with a lingering shoulder issue over the past three weeks and appears to have taken a step back after logging a limited practice Wednesday. The 26-year-old linebacker has been available for each game this season despite this issue, recording 32 tackles, two passes defended and one interception. Luvu stepped into a full-time starting role after signing a two-year extension this offseason, so his absence would mark a significant loss heading into Sunday's game against the 49ers' dangerous rush offense.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Another big game
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Luvu finished with 11 tackles (six solo) and returned an interception 33 yards for a touchdown in Sunday's 26-16 loss to the Cardinals.
Luvu opened the scoring with his pick-six, setting the stage for another outstanding individual performance. The veteran has posted double-digit tackles in two of Carolina's last three games and now leads the team with 32 stops on the campaign.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Available for Week 4
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Luvu (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Luvu was limited by a shoulder injury during Thursday's practice session, but he was a full participant Friday and will be available for Week 4. The 26-year-old has totaled 21 tackles (19 solo), a forced fumble and a pass defense over the first three weeks of the season.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Busy against Giants
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Luvu finished with 10 tackles (all solo), including four for loss, and defended a pass in Sunday's 19-16 loss to the Giants.
Luvu was extremely active Sunday, with almost half of his team-leading tackle tally occurring in New York's backfield. The veteran also broke up a pass for good measure, turning in an excellent all-around performance. With 16 stops through two games, Luvu looks destined to break last year's career high of 43 tackles, boosting his early-season stock.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Ready to go for Week 2
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Luvu doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Luvu was limited Wednesday and Thursday due to a shoulder injury, but he returned to full participation at Friday's practice and will be good to go for Week 2. The undrafted linebacker played 63 defensive snaps and recorded six tackles during the season opener and figures to garner a similar role against New York.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Inks two-year extension
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Luvu signed a two-year, $9 million contract extension with the Panthers on Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Luvu appeared in 16 games during his first season with the Panthers and logged 43 tackles (26 solo), 1.5 sacks, a pass defense, a forced fumble and three fumble recoveries. He'll attempt to build upon his role as a contributor on defense and special teams across the next two years.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Back to active roster
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Luvu was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Luvu was placed on the COVID-19 list Dec. 4 and due to a Week 13 bye, he did not have to miss a game. He'll help provide depth to the Panthers' linebacker unit Sunday against the Falcons, but he makes his biggest impact on special teams, where he leads the team in tackles.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Draws start in Week 5
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Luvu will draw the start with Shaq Thompson (foot) unavailable for Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Jonathan M. Alexander of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Haason Reddick will flip over to the strongside linebacker position, and Luvu will draw the start in Reddick's normal spot on the weakside. Luvu has five tackles and one sack through the first four weeks of the season, but he should see increased production as a starter in Week 5.
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Jets' Frankie Luvu: Moves to active roster
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The Jets activated Luvu (groin) from injured reserve Saturday.
Luvu has shaken off the groin injury that he suffered in Week 6 against the Dolphins, and he'll return to the lineup for a road game against the Chargers on Sunday. The Washington State product will continue to add depth behind starting outside linebackers Jordan Jenkins and Tarell Basham.
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Jets' Frankie Luvu: Heads to IR
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The Jets placed Luvu (groin) on injured reserve Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.
Luvu will miss the team's next three games, as he won't be eligible to return until Week 11 against the Chargers. He plays predominately on special teams, but his absence will hurt the Jets' depth at outside linebacker, as Jordan Willis will be the only backup behind Jordan Jenkins and Tarell Basham.
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Frankie Luvu: Waived by Jets
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Luvu was waived by the Jets on Monday, Ethan Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.
Luvu has spent the past two seasons in New York, recording 26 tackles and three sacks over 16 games. He'll now look to sign on with another active roster or practice squad looking to shore up their linebacker corps.
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Jets' Frankie Luvu: Practices in full
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Luvu (hand) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Luvu reportedly practiced with a splint on his hand, but he doesn't appear to be noticeably hindered by any sort of injury. The rotational linebacker looks good to go for Sunday's contest against the Bills.
