Panthers OT Monroe Freeling clears concussion protocol vs. Lions

The rookie No. 19 overall pick is active for Carolina.

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#Panthers OT Monroe Freeling, who was in the NFL’s concussion protocol, has cleared and will play today against the #Lio Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Monroe Freeling has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and will play against the Detroit Lions. The rookie out of Georgia is available for Sunday's contest.

Why it matters: Freeling's return bolsters the offensive front for a 4-3 Panthers team looking to bounce back from a recent loss. The matchup features a Carolina offense averaging 26.6 points per game against a Detroit defense allowing 23.3.

By the numbers: Detroit enters the game at 4-2 overall and riding a one-game winning streak. Carolina brings a 4-3 record into the matchup.

What to watch: Watch Freeling's workload and effectiveness as he returns to game action against Detroit.

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@RapSheet 2026-10-04T11:03:20.720966+00:00

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