Paradis (knee) gained full medical clearance Wednesday from specialist Dr. Robert LaPrade, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Paradis is considered the top available center on the free agent market, so he should begin drawing interest from needy teams around the league now that he's gained a clean bill of health. He suffered a torn ACL in November 2021.
Paradis (knee) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday and shifted to injured reserve, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Paradis moved to the COVID-19 list last week but is now clear of the league protocols. He's been on injured reserve since undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL in mid-November.
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Panthers' Matt Paradis: Moves to COVID list
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Paradis (knee) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Paradis was already out for the season after undergoing ACL reconstruction surgery in November. His move to the COVID list could create a small delay in his rehab process for his 2022 return.
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Panthers' Matt Paradis: Undergoes successful surgery
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Paradis successfully underwent ACL reconstruction surgery Thursday, and there's optimism over his availability for the 2022 season, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Paradis will miss the remainder of this season after tearing his ACL, but he should be back to playing at some point next season. Pat Elflein should continue to start at center for the Panthers with Paradis sidelined.
Paradis (knee) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Paradis was diagnosed with a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season, as previously reported. The move to IR therefore comes as no surprise. Pat Elflein (hamstring) is expected back this week and will likely take over the starting center job.
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Panthers' Matt Paradis: Out for season
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Paradis (knee) was diagnosed with a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Paradis' worst fears were confirmed after undergoing further tests, and the Panthers' starting center will miss the remainder of the campaign as a result. This is a big blow for the offensive line, as Paradis is a huge asset for them. Sam Tecklenburg is expected to take over at center, though Pat Elflein is also an option once he recovers from his hamstring injury.
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Panthers' Matt Paradis: Will not return Sunday
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Paradis (knee) will not return to Sunday's contest against the Patriots, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Paradis left Sunday's contest in the first quarter with a knee injury and will not return. Pat Elflein (hamstring) is inactive Sunday as well, so Sam Tecklenburg will have to take over at center for the remainder of the contest.
Paradis agreed to terms with the Panthers on a restructured contract Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Paradis has agreed to convert roughly $7 million of his $8 million salary into a signing bonus, a move which creates $4.6 million in cap space for Carolina. The Panthers have a made a number of similar transactions to free up cap space, including the recent release of multiple veterans, perhaps preparing the team to better pursue hot commodities when free agency opens March.
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Panthers' Matt Paradis: Ready to rock Sunday
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Paradis (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.
After missing practice Friday, but he shook off the illness in time. Paradis will start at center for Week 16's matchup.
