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Panthers HC Dave Canales gives very exciting update on G Robert Hunt

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.

Panthers HC Dave Canales gives very exciting update on G Robert Hunt

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Key Highlights

  • "He was out there with his guys.
  • I'm very optimistic about Rob playing—and I can't put anything official out there until, of course, we come up with the final roster and all that stuff.
  • But he looked great."Hunt missed the final 15 games of the regular season due to a torn biceps, a setback he sustained in the team's Week 2 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
  • The Panthers have fielded a handful of different offensive linemen in Hunt's place at right guard, with Austin Corbett receiving the last four starts at the position. Canales later confirmed that Hunt would be the starter on Saturday if he's good to go."We're not gonna put him out there part-time," he stated.
  • "And this is it.
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