Beason is on the injury list; won't be able to practice thurs

[jtnc]

SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Many of Carolina’s top players will be returning to the practice field Thursday night but star middle linebacker Jon Beason won’t be one of them.

Beason, who received to a five-year, $50 million contract extension last week, has been placed on the non-football injury (NFI) list while recovering from tendinitis in his Achilles, according to coach Ron Rivera.

Rivera said it’s a precautionary move to allow Beason a chance to reduce the swelling in that area, but expects that the three-time Pro Bowl selection should be ready to return to practice sooner rather than later. Any free agents or players that have restructured their contracts like Beason aren't allowed to participate in practice until Thursday under new CBA rules.

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[ncguy2184]

not good.

[jtnc]

Why the hell would Hurney even extend him till he knew the extent of his injury? WTF?

[Gipetto]

achilles heel it gets you everytime

see: brad pitt

[SOJA]

Wtf?

[Woodcookedbbq]

Yes, give him time off to recover. Lord knows we don't need to lose him all season.

[Sword]

i don't think this is j-stew level of achilles problems so I wouldn't flip..but it will hurt not having the defensive leader out there with the players.

[ItsPantone278]

I don't see any reason to be concerned yet.

[panthers55]

It just gives Connor some reps with the 1s which is a good thing.

[rico6]

If he says he'll be back before the end of the week, I only see it as a precautionary measure. Plus I've no doubt the heat and humidity is going to start turning out more players.

[Snake]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU our season is over.......

Its fun to be dramatic.

[Bj-Monster23]

It gives the team a chance to see what Dan Connor got. Its a long season and any of the LB's can go down. Connor needs to know the role.

[Sweeneyman]

I've got safe money, that says it is only precautionary, and he will start next Saturday!!

:cheers2:

[jherald]

I'm not worried. He's probably just tight or something. They are only leaving him out for a couple of days so it can't be too serious. They are being extra cautious with Beast'on because we need him during the regular season. If he's not out there boosting the defense, then everyone will probably go soft. I love that guy. Best defensive player that we've had since Peps.

Sorry to talk about Pep. I know some of you have mixed feelings about him but he was great for us and I'm glad that I had the privelege of watching him play as a Carolina Panther.