Greg Olsen takes next step towards return with full workload in practice

Greg Olsen was a full participant in today’s practice for the Panthers.

The Panthers were back on the practice field today (well, sort of... due to the weather it was an indoor walkthrough) as they prepare for their Week 6 game against Washington.

The good news for Panthers fans is that tight end Greg Olsen is preparing to make his first appearance since suffering a broken foot in Week 1 against the Cowboys. He was a full participant in practice today and hopes to be ready for Sunday’s action.

Friday evaluation crucial for Greg Olsen, said Rivera, who moved around well but had back to back full days of practice putting stress on the foot.

— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) October 11, 2018

It goes without saying that adding a player of Olsen’s caliber will improve the Panthers’ offense, so hopefully he’ll be ready to go on Sunday.

Ryan Kalil fully participated in practice for the second straight day despite being listed as having a neck injury. He left Sunday’s game in the second half with what was initially reported as a shoulder problem, but him being a full participant in practice today is hopefully a good sign that he’ll be ready to play on Sunday in Washington.

The Panthers held Jared Norris, Andre Smith and Damiere Byrd out today with various injuries. Byrd practiced yesterday so there’s not much to be too concerned about yet. It’s looking like Norris and Smith will be unavailable on Sunday, though.

Kawann Short was back in action after taking yesterday off due to an ankle injury. I would expect him to continue practicing for the rest of the week, and I don’t see this as something that will keep him off the field on Sunday.

Cameron Artis-Payne and Marquis Haynes were back at it after missing practice yesterday for undisclosed non-injury reasons, so I would assume there’s nothing serious to report there.

Here’s today’s full injury report:

Panthers injury report

Did not participate in practice

WR Damiere Byrd (ankle)
LB Jared Norris (toe)
LB Andre Smith (hamstring)

Limited participation in practice

None

Full participation in practice

RB Cameron Artis-Payne (non injury)
DE Marquis Haynes (non injury)
C Ryan Kalil (neck)
TE Greg Olsen (foot)
DE Julius Peppers (rest)
DT Kawann Short (ankle)

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Practice Status

Did not participate in practice = 0% of a player’s normal repetitions

Limited participation in practice = Less than 100% of a player’s normal repetitions

Full participation in practice = 100% of a player’s normal repetitions

Game Status

Out = Player will not play

Doubtful = Player unlikely to play

Questionable = Uncertain if player will play

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