Story byAnthony Rizzuti, Panthers WireThu, January 8, 2026 at 5:49 PM UTC·1 min readThe Carolina Panthers may feel like they're about to get a big presence back for their first playoff game in eight years. Head coach Dave Canales spoke with reporters on Thursday, following the last full practice ahead of this weekend's wild-card round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. And when talking about the outlook for Pro Bowl right guard Robert Hunt, he delivered a pretty encouraging update. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"Status is questionable, but he had a great day. He had another fantastic day," Canales replied.