Zavala (hamstring) was spotted participating in Tuesday's practice, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports. Zavala has been dealing with a hamstring issue initially believed to be a long-term concern, but he returned to the field just five days after sustaining the injury. Now that Zavala has returned to full health, he's expected to serve as Carolina's top backup offensive guard in 2024.
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Team
Carolina Panthers
Birthdate
4/2/1999 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'3", 322 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 4; Pk (CAR)
Birthplace
Boynton Beach, FL, USA
Position
G
College
North Carolina State
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Carolina Panthers
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
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Zavala (hamstring) was spotted participating in Tuesday's practice, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports. Zavala has been dealing with a hamstring issue initially believed to be a long-term concern, but he returned to the field just five days after sustaining the injury. Now that Zavala has returned to full health, he's expected to serve as Carolina's top backup offensive guard in 2024.
Zavala is dealing with a hamstring injury that may not be short-term, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. Zavala ended last season on injured reserve due to a knee injury but recovered during the offseason and suited up for the Panthers' preseason opener last Thursday versus New England. However, he's now dealing with a hamstring issue that head coach Dave Canales said "could be a longer deal." Zavala is expected to fill a reserve role at guard if he's healthy enough to suit up when the regular season kicks off.
Zavala played every snap of Carolina's preseason defeat to New England, Kassidy Hill and Darin Gantt of the team's official site report. Zavala is now back and fully healthy after a knee injury kept him on IR during a bulk of the 2023 season. The 6-foot-5 offensive guard is currently sitting at the second-string left guard spot behind Damien Lewis but could see elevated opportunities if he continues to play well during the preseason.
Zavala's potential status for the weeks ahead is currently up in the air as the team works to gather further information on his injury, but it currently doesn't sound good for the rookie guard.
The starting left guard exited the field on a cart earlier in the contest. Brett Toth shifted to left guard to replace him.
Zavala was carted to the locker room along with linebacker DJ Johnson (neck). In Zavala's absence, Brett Toth has shifted to left guard while Cade Mays has entered into the game at right guard.