Hunt’s been out since tearing his biceps tendon in Week 2 at Arizona, but has practiced the last two weeks to be ready for this.
“I feel good,” Hunt said earlier this week. “If I get the opportunity, I’ll be ready.”
If there’s any doubt about what’s coming, his status on the injury report was removed, he’s no longer questionable, and is playing. (The team did not activate Chandler Zavala from IR this week, so his status was changed to out.)
Hunt admitted he might be a little rusty after not playing the last 15 games, but his addition could be a significant boost for the Panthers line.
His return will create the 12th different combination of starting lines this season, and his ability is something they’re looking forward to adding. Last season, he made an instant impact, helping the Panthers go from 65 sacks allowed the previous year to 36, and establish their run game as a legitimate threat. That earned him a Pro Bowl berth, and the respect of his peers.
