Luvu (hip) is active Sunday against the Vikings.
Luvu was able to close out the week with a limited practice and will take the field during Week 4, which is good news for the Panthers' defense. He should continue to start at inside linebacker and see all the work he can handle, after playing 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps before suffering the injury.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Not fully recovered
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Luvu (hip) will not practice Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Luvu exited Sunday's loss to the Seahawks with the injury and appears to still be suffering from it. The Washington State product will continue to focus on his recovery and work to get back on the practice field Thursday. If he's unable to play against the Vikings, it'd certainly be a blow to the team's defense and likely lead to an increased snap count for Deion Jones.
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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: Seven tackles in loss
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Luvu had seven tackles (three solo), including a pair of half-sacks, in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Falcons.
Luvu split sacks with Brian Burns and Shy Tuttle in the first half of Sunday's contest. He ranked second on the team last season with 111 tackles and seven sacks -- both of which were career highs for Luvu. The Panthers will look for their first win of the season in Week 2 against the Saints on Monday night.
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Panthers' Frankie Luvu: Enjoys breakout campaign
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Luvu made 111 tackles (76 solo) and seven sacks while forcing a fumble and returning an interception for a touchdown across his 15 games in the 2022 season.
Luvu was one of the Panthers' breakout players, dramatically increasing his production after only 43 stops in 16 games last year. The 26-year-old boasted just 7.5 career sacks prior to this season, and Luvu surpassed his previous career total of passes defended with four in 2022. Under contract with Carolina for one more year, Luvu's stock has never been higher.
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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: Notches another sack Week 11
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Luvu recorded 10 tackles (six solo), including one sack, during Sunday's 13-3 loss to the Ravens.
Luvu brought down quarterback Lamar Jackson for a one-yard loss in the third quarter, marking the linebacker's fourth sack in as many weeks. The 26-year-old also logged double-digit tackles for the second game in a row and the fourth time this season, as he tied cornerback CJ Henderson and safety Jeremy Chinn for a team high in this category Week 11. Luvu has already set career highs in tackles (66), sacks (four), passes defended (two) and interceptions (one) through just nine games played this season, and he should continue to put up prolific stats against Denver this coming Sunday.
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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: Questionable for Week 6
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Luvu (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Luvu was a full participant in practice Wednesday but was limited Thursday and Friday. He was unable to take the field in Week 5, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Sunday's Week 6 tilt. If the 26-year-old is unavailable, Cory Littleton and Brandon Smith should handle increased roles against the Rams.
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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.
