Eddy Pineiro, the kicker for the Panthers, did not kick during practice, with Harrison Mevis performing well instead. Pineiro's absence was not injury-related but possibly conditioning-related. Despite Pineiro's return, he initially did not kick but later attempted field goals. Pineiro went 2 for 4 in field goals, making his first and last attempts. Pineiro chose to keep the reasons for his absence during voluntary workouts private.
Eddy Piñeiro mentions at the very end that he and special teams coordinator Tracy Smith have discussed how to approach the new kickoff rule. (Adds that is “private” too between him and #Panthers — doesn’t wanna give away too much strategy.)
Eddy Piñeiro says he’s keeping the reasons for his absence during voluntary workouts between himself and the #Panthers. https://t.co/CIqp5YyG4d
Eddy Piñeiro won’t comment on his absence. Said it’s “private” between him and the #Panthers.
Eddy Piñeiro in media room. "I missed you guys." Said his decision to miss voluntary workouts was "private between me and the Panthers," and didn't want to comment on it.
Dane Jackson with a pbu on a Bryce Young fast ball to Terrace Marshall in 11 on 11. Young goes back to Marshall on the play for a wide open crosser that goes to the end zone for a TD. #Panthers
Diontae Johnson gets wide open for another catch downfield off a Bryce Young pass. Play took a bit to develop but throw was on money. #Panthers
Eddy Pineiro goes 2-4 during team field goal period. He made his last one which was from 50+. Worth pointing out that this competition is going to go on for a while.
Pineiro goes 2 for 4 in field goals. Made his first and last, missed the peanut butter and jelly attempts. #Panthers
Bryce Young to a leaping Diontae Johnson for a touchdown in the back of the end zone in red zone 11 on 11. Johnson beat rookie CB Willie Drew by a step. #Panthers
Eddy Pineiro is warmup kicking on a tee, folks! #Panthers
Eddy Piñeiro taking some kicks here now #Panthers.
Shaq Thompson just made a really nice play in coverage, breaking up an intermediate pass from Bryce Young to seemingly Adam Thielen. #Panthers
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.
Bryce Young picked off by Josey Jewell to finish off practice. Defense and some offensive players ran all the way to the end zone with Jewell. #Panthers
Bryce Young to Diontae Johnson for a touchdown in 11 v 11 red zone. #Panthers
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