Eddy Piñeiro is expected to attend the Carolina Panthers' mandatory minicamp, according to sources. However, during the first day of minicamp, Piñeiro did not participate in kicking drills. Panthers Head Coach Dave Canales mentioned that Piñeiro's absence from kicking was not injury-related and speculated it might be due to conditioning issues. Piñeiro had missed the final two games of the previous season due to a groin injury, but Canales confirmed that this was not the reason for his absence from voluntary workouts. Meanwhile, Harrison Mevis, another kicker on the team, performed well, making all five of his attempts, including a 57-yarder. The Panthers are wrapping up their offseason program this week as they prepare for the 2024 season.
Canales says last season’s groin issues are not the reason Piñeiro was absent from the team’s voluntary workouts. #Panthers @1340AMFOXSports
Dave Canales says he isn’t sure why Eddy Piñeiro didn’t kick today; says he will check to see if there are any conditioning issues. #Panthers @1340AMFOXSports https://t.co/rUGSfrveLU
Dave Canales said he wasn't sure why Eddy Pineiro didn't kick today, mentions it might have been conditioning-related. Pineiro missed final two games of last season with a groin injury. But Canales said his absence from voluntary OTAs was not related to that.
“Great to see Eddy (Piñeiro) today,” Dave Canales said. But he didn’t kick today. Canales will discuss with special teams coordinator why later.
Dave Canales said he got to hang out with Eddy Pineiro today. He doesn’t know why he didn’t attempt field goals but Canales says it wasn’t injury related. Canales complimented Mevis again. #Panthers
Eddy Piñeiro was here, but didn't kick today. Canales said wasn't injury related. Said they're getting DJ Johnson checked now. Eku Leota was out with a calf injury.
#Panthers HC Dave Canales on K Eddy Pineiro returning, but not kicking, says he'll check with the training staff. Points out Harrison Mevis had another good day.
Harrison Mevis is perfect (5 for 5) with a capped 57 yarder to end the team drill. Eddy Pineiro hasn’t kicked today. #Panthers
Eddy Pineiro hasn’t kicked at all today. #Panthers @1340AMFOXSports
Ten returning Panthers' players who must step up in 2024. The list includes the two guys pictured below, as well as Eddy Pineiro. Beginning today with the start of mandatory minicamp, the veteran has competition in the 'Thiccer Kicker.' Happy Tuesday. https://t.co/t1orsslcqK
The #Panthers will wrap up their offseason program this week with mandatory minicamp. As the team prepares for the 2024 season, some notable players will also be looking to prove themselves in contract years. Thoughts on 16 2025 free agents on roster: https://t.co/hxmQVwo0hE
Eddy Piñeiro is expected to be at #Panthers mandatory minicamp tomorrow, per source.
Eddy Pineiro is expected to be at #Panthers mandatory minicamp tomorrow, per source.