Panthers' Princely Umanmielen: Looks good for Week 11
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Umanmielen was not on Carolina's injury report Wednesday.
Umanmielen suffered a groin injury in Sunday's loss to the Saints and was ultimately unable to play in the second half. That he avoided any additional time on the injury report suggests Umanmielen will be ready to suit up in Week 11 against the Falcons.
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Panthers' Princely Umanmielen: Exits after brief return
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Umanmielen (groin) returned to Sunday's game against the Saints before leaving again in the second half, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Umanmielen initially left Sunday's game due to a groin injury. He was cleared to return to the contest but appeared to aggravate the injury in the second half and was unable to come back for a second time. Umanmielen's practice participation over the coming days is worth monitoring ahead of the Panthers' Week 11 clash against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 16.
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Panthers' Princely Umanmielen: Questionable to return Sunday
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Umanmielen has a groin injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
The depth linebacker did not record a stat before leaving the contest. Umanmielen entered the day with nine tackles (five solo), including 1.5 sacks, on the year.
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Panthers' Princely Umanmielen: Returns to practice
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Umanmielen (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Umanmielen was sidelined for Carolina's Week 9 win over the Packers due to an ankle injury, but Wednesday's full practice suggests he's moved past the issue. The rookie from Ole Miss has tallied nine total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, through his first eight NFL games. He's likely to continue operating as one of the Panthers' top reserve edge rushers in the Week 10 matchup against the Saints.
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Panthers' Princely Umanmielen: Out for Week 9
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Umanmielen (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.
The 2025 third-round pick from Ole Miss didn't practice all week due to an ankle injury, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. Expect Thomas Incoom and Trevis Gipson to operate as the Panthers' top reserve edge rushers while Umanmielen is out in Week 9.
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Panthers' Princely Umanmielen: Ruled out for rest of Thursday
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Umanmielen (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's preseason contest against the Steelers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Umanmielen suffered a shoulder injury in the first half, and it will now officially bring his night to a premature end. He will now shift his focus to being ready for the team's regular-season opener against the Jaguars on Sept. 7.
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Panthers' Princely Umanmielen: Banged up versus Pittsburgh
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Umanmielen (shoulder) is questionable to return to Thursday's preseason contest versus Pittsburgh, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Umanmielen sustained a shoulder injury in the first half against the Steelers, and it's currently unknown if he'll be able to return to action. The 23-year-old secured a solo tackle before his departure, and Umanmielen's status will be morth monitoring moving forward.