Will Luke Kuechly Play This Weekend?

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The question on everyone’s mind is whether or not Kuechly will be playing with the Panthers this Sunday.

According to ESPN, the Carolina Panthers have not yet made a final decision on whether to play middle linebacker Luke Kuechly on Sunday. However, the chances that he will play seem slim.

Kuechly is reportedly still in protocol since receiving a head injury in the first half of Sunday’s 20-9 victory at Jacksonville.

Kuechly has yet to be cleared by an independent physician, according to reports. Even if cleared, Rivera said if there is any doubt about Kuechly being ready, β€œWe won’t play him.”
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β€œWe’ll get the answer tomorrow,” Rivera said Friday.
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Carolina has expressed expressed confidence in backup linebacker A.J. Klein playing in place of Kuechly.
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The Panthers will play the Texans this Sunday.

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