Tagged: Luke Kuechly (19 Results)
Panthers LB Kuechly announces retirement
Carolina linebacker LUKE KUECHLY announced that he will be retiring from the NFL. The 28-year-old linebacker was a first-round draft pick in 2012 and just finished his eighth NFL season. Kuechly… More said that he only knows how to play fast, physical, and strong – adding that he did not know if he could continue to play that way any longer. Less
Source: Team Website
Panthers QB Newton, LB Kuechly not playing in preseason opener
Carolina quarterback CAM NEWTON and linebacker LUKE KUECHLY will not play in the Panthers preseason opener against the Chicago Bears. Head coach Ron Rivera said that the team wanted to see the young guys, adding that they will be careful with Newton and Kuechly.
Source: Team Website
Factoid: Kuechly keeps churning out the tackles
Working on the IDP story for the magazine, three linebackers look to be head and shoulders above the rest. One is Raven C.J. Mosley, who supplements big tackle numbers by also making plays (6 interceptions and 4 forced fumbles over the last two seasons). The others are a pair who are about as consistent as it gets for those tackles. more »
Kuechly, Carolina defense lead Panthers
Carolina linebacker LUKE KUECHLY returned from the concussion protocol and helped lead a dominant defensive performance on Sunday against Tampa Bay. The Panthers forced Tampa Bay quarterback JAMEIS WINSTON into 2 interceptions and a fumble while sacking him 3 times.
Source: Charlotte Observer
Kuechly clears concussion protocol
Carolina middle linebacker LUKE KUECHLY has cleared the concussion protocol and is expected to play on Sunday against Tampa Bay. Kuechly was a full participant in practice this week so he should be a nice addition to the Panthers defense, both the real one and the fantasy version.
Source: Charlotte Observer
Keuchly remains in concussion protocol
Carolina middle linebacker LUKE KUECHLY was mostly a bystander during Tuesday’s practice as he progresses through the NFL’s concussion protocol for the third time in as many seasons. Head coach Ron… More Rivera noted that Kuechly is advancing through the protocol but it’s too soon to know his status for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. Less
Source: Charlotte Observer
Kuechly in concussion protocol
Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks said that linebacker LUKE KUECHLY was “perfectly fine” on Friday. Kuechly, however, is in the NFL’s concussion protocol after leaving Thursday night’s game against Philadelphia.… More Given Kuechly’s history of concussions, and the fact that post-concussion symptoms often aren’t felt until 2-3 days later, we’re not sure he’s in the clear just yet. Less
Source: Sporting News
Kuechly leaves game with concussion-like symptoms
Carolina middle linebacker LUKE KUECHLY left the first half of Thursday night’s game with symptoms of a concussion. Kuechly has missed multiple games each of the past two seasons after suffering a concussion. Stay tuned for further updates on his injury status.
Source: ESPN.com
Kuechly a full-go for offseason workouts
Carolina linebacker LUKE KUECHLY has been given the “thumbs-up” and is a full-go for the start of offseason workouts. Kuechly suffered a devastating concussion last season in Week 11 and was… More cleared three weeks later, although the Panthers decided to hold him out of the final three games. Kuechly’s return certainly increases the fantasy value of the Panthers defense for 2017. Less
Source: Team Website
Kuechly remains day-to-day
Carolina star linebacker LUKE KUECHLY cleared the NFL concussion protocol last Saturday but head coach Ron Rivera did not allow him to play on Monday night. The Panthers are keeping his… More long-term health in mind, although Kuechly has said repeatedly that he wants to get back on the field. Rivera said he will make a decision later this week on Kuechly’s status for Saturday’s game against Atlanta. Less
Source: Charlotte Observer
NFL Injury Report: Monday night injuries
Carolina is sitting at 5-8, and it sounds like Ron Rivera is starting to make decisions with one eye on 2017. Better to avoid injuries, it seems, and if that also means also getting a better draft pick next April, so be it. more »
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Kuechly still in concussion protocol
Carolina middle linebacker LUKE KUECHLY missed his third consecutive game when he failed to clear the final step of the NFL’s concussion protocol prior to Sunday’s game. Coach Ron Rivera said… More no decision has been made about shutting Kuechly down for the season and that he will follow what the doctors recommend. Kuechly’s status for next Monday’s game at Washington will be determined this week. Less
Source: Charlotte Observer
Kuechly improving but still in concussion protocol
Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl middle linebacker LUKE KUECHLY is officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against San Diego. Kuechly remains in the NFL concussion protocol but is said to be… More progressing, with the final tests coming today and Sunday. If he clears the protocol, coach Ron Rivera said Kuechly will play against the Chargers. Less
Source: Charlotte Observer
Kuechly returns to practice, still in concussion protocol
Carolina Panthers middle linebacker LUKE KUECHLY returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a concussion on November 17th. Kuechly was limited and is still in the concussion protocol but his participation in linebacker drills is a positive step forward. Stay tuned.
Source: Charlotte Observer
Kuechly unlikely to play Sunday
Carolina middle linebacker LUKE KUECHLY remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol and looks unlikely to play on Sunday against Seattle. When Kuechly made the trip west with the team, there was hope that he might be progressing. Unfortunately for the Panthers, that no longer appears to be the case.
Source: Charlotte Observer