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Ikem Ekwonu suffered a serious knee injury in the first quarter of the Carolina Panthers’ 34-31 playoff loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. On Sunday, it was announced that he must undergo surgery.
The decision to undergo surgery for his ruptured patellar tendon threatens Ekwonu’s availability for the Panthers’ 2026-27 campaign, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It will largely depend on the rehab process the 25-year-old left tackle will endure.
“Panthers LT Ikem Ekwonu suffered [a] ruptured patellar tendon during Saturday’s playoff loss. The injury will require surgery and threaten his availability for the start of next season, at least.”
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