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Chandler Zavala, a guard for the Carolina Panthers, has been designated to return to practice after being on injured reserve with a calf injury, opening a 21-day window for potential activation. This marks his second IR stint this season, and the team also has guard Robert Hunt practicing with a roster spot available.
The Panthers have a mostly healthy injury report heading into their game against the Saints, with Chandler Zavala ruled out due to an elbow injury, Rico Dowdle cleared to play after a quadriceps issue, and rookie Tetairoa McMillan questionable with a hamstring injury.
Carolina Panthers lineman Chandler Zavala collapsed on the field during a game, reminiscent of a similar incident involving NFL player Damar Hamlin earlier this year. Zavala was motionless for several minutes before being taken off the field on a stretcher. He gave a thumbs-up, but was taken to the hospital for evaluation. Hamlin, who had suffered a cardiac arrest on the field, made a miraculous recovery and recently returned to the NFL.
Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Chandler Zavala was taken to a Detroit hospital for evaluation of a neck injury after falling face-first to the ground during a game against the Lions. Despite initial concerns, Zavala gave a thumbs-up gesture as he was carted off the field. The Lions currently lead 14-0 at the end of the first quarter.
The Carolina Panthers could benefit from adding depth to their offensive line, and Chandler Zavala from North Carolina State could be a good fit. Zavala has shown consistency in pass protection and brute force in running situations, and could push for playing time alongside Ikem Ekwonu and Brady Christensen.
With the 2023 NFL draft approaching, ESPN Senior Writer Jeff Legwold highlights seven prospects who have improved their stock. Darnell Wright, an offensive tackle from Tennessee, leads the way after moving from a third-round grade to a solid first-round grade. Other notable risers include tight end Luke Musgrave from Oregon State, edge rusher Yasir Abdullah from Louisville, and guard Chandler Zavala from NC State.