Panthers' OLB DJ Johnson was carted off the practice area with a heavily wrapped right knee. Later reports mentioned ice wrapped around both his right and left knee. Despite initial concerns, the knee injury is not deemed serious, and Johnson is expected to be ready for camp. Other players like Miles Sanders and Eku Leota are also dealing with injuries, with Sanders out as a precaution. Canales mentioned that DJ Wonnum and Jonathon Brooks have recovery timelines ahead of training camp.
DJ Johnson’s apparent knee injury isn’t serious, per Canales. Jonathon Brooks (ACL), DJ Wonnum (quad) and Eku Leota have a ways to go ahead of training camp. #Panthers
Dave Canales: DJ Johnson's knee injury isn't considered serious. Jonathon Brooks (ACL) and DJ Wonnum (quad) still have a ways to go in their recoveries and likely will have to be eased into training camp in late July.
Canales says DJ Johnson news was mostly good. "He felt something, let's be conscious of it." But didn't seem serious. Asked which guys might not be ready for the start of camp, mentions Wonnum and Brooks.
Canales says if anything has exceeded his expectations this spring, it's been the way the roster has worked to try to improve. He was open to see what the culture would be, and has been impressed. Mentioned Derrick Brown, Chuba Hubbard, and Tommy Tremble as examples for all.
Dave Canales: “I can’t talk about effort without talking about Chuba Hubbard.” #Panthers
Not seeing DJ Johnson today. Not surprising after he was carted off yesterday with a knee injury. Otherwise everyone seems to be present and accounted for.
DJ Johnson, who was carted off with a calf injury Tuesday, should be ready for camp. https://t.co/euIgu8IJkc
Miles Sanders (heel) is still out as a precautionary measure. #Panthers @1340AMFOXSports
Eku Leota has a calf injury so he’s out for minicamp, per Canales. Miles Sanders’ heel injury kept him off the field. Canales says it’s a precautionary absence. Canales said they need to bring DJ Wonnum (quad) along at his own speed. #Panthers
Panthers OLB DJ Johnson exits minicamp practice with apparent right knee injury https://t.co/DMBMD5lBMY https://t.co/5lZ9XETtRy
DJ Johnson is being carted off with ice wrapped around his right knee area. #Panthers
DJ Johnson is in the front seat of a cart with his right knee heavily wrapped and being driven out of the practice area. #Panthers
DJ Johnson is being carted off with ice wrapped around his left knee area. #Panthers
DJ Johnson being carted off with what appears to be a right knee injury.
OLB DJ Johnson getting a cart ride in, after some treatment on the sidelines. Knee wrapped.