Austin Corbett Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Rams vs Panthers game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Oct 19, 2025
Cleared to play Week 7
Corbett (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett was activated from injured reserve Saturday, and the 2018 second-rounder has been cleared to return from a four-game absence due to a knee injury. With Damien Lewis (shoulder) sidelined, Gantt relays that Corbett is expected to start at left guard for Sunday's road game.
Oct 18, 2025
Returning in Week 7
Corbett (knee) was activated to the Panthers' active roster Saturday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett missed Carolina's last four games due to a knee injury sustained during the Week 2 loss to the Cardinals. However, he practiced in full all week and has no injury designation heading into the Panthers' Week 7 matchup against the Jets. Expect Corbett to reassume the team's top center duties during Sunday's contest.
Oct 15, 2025
Designated to return from IR
The Panthers designated Corbett (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Corbett sustained an MCL injury in his left knee in Week 2 against the Cardinals, which necessitated his placement on injured reserve. He has progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice and was limited in Wednesday's session. Even if Corbett were to practice in full over the next two days, he would not be guaranteed to be reinstated from IR ahead of Sunday's road game against the Jets.
Sep 22, 2025
Returning in six-to-eight weeks
Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Monday that Corbett (knee) is expected to return in six-to-eight weeks, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett sustained an MCL injury in his left knee during the Panthers' Week 2 loss to the Cardinals and was placed on injured reserve later that week, making Week 7 against the Giants his earliest possible return. However, Canales comments Monday indicate that Corbett will be sidelined for the next six-to-eight weeks. In his absence, Cade Mays is expected to remain the Panthers' top center.
Sep 16, 2025
Officially placed on IR
The Panthers placed Corbett (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett suffered an MCL injury to his left knee during the Panthers' Week 2 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. He'll be required to miss at least the next four games, though head coach Dave Canales said Monday that Corbett would be sidelined for longer -- perhaps the entire season -- were he to undergo surgery, per Gantt. Cade Mays will likely take over as the Panthers' starting center while Corbett is sidelined.
Sep 15, 2025
Headed to IR
Corbett was placed on injured reserve Monday after sustaining a knee injury in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Cardinals, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett exited Sunday's loss in the second quarter due to a knee injury, and the issue now appears serious enough for him to land on IR. Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Monday he's unsure whether Corbett will undergo surgery or if he tore his MCL, but he has the possibility of returning this season. The veteran offensive lineman will now be sidelined for at least Carolina's next four games. Cade Mays is expected to start at center while Corbett is sidelined.
Sep 14, 2025
Banged up in Arizona
Corbett suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Cardinals, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett went down with a knee injury in the second half of the game, ultimately not returning to action in Week 2. The exact nature of the injury is unclear, but his status at practice will be worth keeping an eye on ahead of the team's Week 3 matchup with the Falcons at home.
Aug 11, 2025
Will start at center
Coach Dave Canales said Monday that Corbett will be Carolina's starting center in 2025, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett had been competing for the role of starting center with Cade Mays during training camp, and now he has ultimately won the position battle. The Panthers are hoping he'll be able to hold up in pass protection after they ran a pass-first offense in 2024, and the veteran's athleticism (5.15-second 40) should help in that department.
Jun 6, 2025
Battling Mays for starting role
Corbett (biceps) has been participating in OTAs, The Charlotte Observer reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett ha healed and is in a training camp battle against Cade Mays for the starting center role. Corbett re-signed with the Panthers on a one-year contract in March after a torn biceps ended his 2024 campaign in Week 5.
Mar 8, 2025
Staying in Carolina
Corbett (biceps) signed a one-year contract with the Panthers on Saturday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
ANALYSIS
The deal ensures Corbett doesn't enter the open market as an unrestricted free agent. He converted from right guard to center for the 2024 campaign following the acquisition of Robert Hunt, but Corbett's season came to an end in October after he tore his biceps against the Bears in Week 5. Once fully healthy, Corbett will compete for the starting center job for 2025.
Oct 15, 2024
Has season-ending surgery
Corbett (biceps) underwent surgery to repair a torn biceps Tuesday, per his personal X account.
ANALYSIS
Corbett will now begin the long journey of rehabbing from the injury he suffered in Week 5 at Chicago. In the meantime, Brady Christensen figures to continue to operate as the Panthers' primary center.
Oct 12, 2024
IR move official
Corbett (biceps) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett suffered a torn biceps in Week 5 against Chicago and was ruled out for the season, thus this was simply a move to open a roster spot. Brady Christensen is projected to take over as the Panthers' center.
Oct 7, 2024
Done for season
Corbett tore his biceps in Sunday's loss to the Bears and will be out for the season, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett missed a significant portion of his 2023 season due to a knee injury and will suffer the same fate again in 2024. The veteran center will presumably undergo surgery to repair his bicep, although that isn't guaranteed, and placed on iR. Brady Christensen will likely handle the starting center role for the Panthers moving forward.
Oct 6, 2024
Imaging ahead
Corbett will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the biceps injury he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Bears, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett exited the game late and never came back after being labeled doubtful to return. The MRI on Monday should give some clarity on a timeline for his return, and how long the Panthers will likely be calling on Brady Christensen to handle center duties.
Oct 6, 2024
Doubtful to return
Corbett (biceps) has exited Sunday's game against the Bears, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett's absence will leave the Panthers down their starting center. Brady Christensen should fill that role for the remainder of the game, assuming Corbett doesn't return.
Jul 29, 2024
Making positional change
Corbett, who is coming off offseason MCL surgery, is moving from guard to center ahead of the Panthers' 2024 campaign, Langston Wertz Jr. of The Charlotte Observer reports.
ANALYSIS
With Carolina spending $153 million on a pair of new offensive guards this offseason, Corbett's positional changes makes complete sense. The veteran offensive lineman missed a total of 13 regular-season games in 2023 due to multiple knee issues, and he's had those worked on as well this offseason. Expect Corbett to remain one of the leaders on a totally revamped Panthers offensive line in 2024.
Jul 29, 2024
Making positional change
Corbett, who is coming off offseason MCL surgery, is moving from guard to center ahead of the Panthers' 2024 campaign, Langston Wertz Jr. of The Charlotte Observer reports.
ANALYSIS
With Carolina spending $153 million on a pair of new offensive guards this offseason, Corbett's positional change makes complete sense. The veteran offensive lineman missed a total of 13 regular-season games in 2023 due to multiple knee issues, and he's had those worked on as well this offseason. Expect Corbett to remain one of the leaders on a totally revamped Panthers offensive line in 2024.
Apr 23, 2024
Returns to action
Corbett (knee) participated during Tuesday's voluntary workout, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett closed out the 2023 campaign on IR after suffering a knee injury in a Week 11 loss to the Cowboys. His ability to take part in drills Tuesday suggests the Nevada product's knee is well healed as Carolina begins preparation for the upcoming season.
Nov 22, 2023
Moves to IR
The Panthers placed Corbett (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett hurt his left knee in Sunday's Week 11 loss to Dallas, though he was able to remain in the contest and didn't miss a snap. The right guard tore the ACL in the same knee in Carolina's final regular-season game last season, but the injury he's dealing with now doesn't involve the ACL, per Gantt. Corbett is expected to miss the remainder of the 2023 campaign, and Cade Mays could step up as a starter in his place.
Oct 27, 2023
Will suit up vs. Texans
Corbett (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game versus Houston, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett is slated to make his 2023 debut in Week 8, finally coming back from the ruptured ACL he sustained last season. He figures to start at right guard Sunday.
Oct 24, 2023
Comes off PUP list
Carolina activated Corbett (knee) from its reserve/PUP list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
The Panthers originally designated Corbett for return 20 days ago, and he finally seems close to suiting back up after a few weeks of practice. It's still not clear whether he'll be active in Week 8 though, and he reminded reporters Tuesday that it will ultimately be Carolina's call whether he plays versus Houston, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Oct 13, 2023
Missing another week
Corbett (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
It's no surprise that the 28-year-old guard has been ruled out of Sunday's contest, as Corbett himself suggested that he won't be ready to play until after Carolina's Week 7 bye. Corbett was designated to return from injured reserve last week and he'll likely step into the Panthers' starting right guard slot once he returns.
Oct 6, 2023
Officially out Sunday
Corbett (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Detroit.
ANALYSIS
It's no surprise that the 28-year-old won't play during Sunday's contest, as he was just designated to return from Carolina's reserve-PUP list, and Corbett himself suggested that he won't be ready for in-game action until after the team's Week 7 bye. The Nevada product started all 17 games for the Panthers last year before tearing his ACL during the team's season finale.
Oct 4, 2023
Designated to return from PUP
Corbett (knee) was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Corbett suffered a torn ACL in last season's Week 18 finale and spent much of training camp rehabbing this summer. His 21-day practice window is now open, but Corbett suggested Wednesday that he won't be able to play until after Carolina's Week 7 bye, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Aug 29, 2023
Lands on PUP
Corbett (knee) was placed on Carolina's reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett was expected to be placed on the team's PUP list, as he'll continue to rehab from the ACL tear he suffered during Carolina's season finale last year. The veteran guard has appeared in 72 games throughout his six-year NFL career, spending time with Cleveland, Los Angeles and Carolina. He'll now be forced to miss at least the first four games of the coming season.
Jul 23, 2023
Lands on PUP list
Corbett (knee) is set to start training camp on the Panthers' active/PUP list, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett tore his ACL in the last season's finale against the Saints. Earlier in the offseason, head coach Frank Reich noted that he expects Corbett to miss some games to start the season. The Panthers can turn to veterans Justin McCray and Michael Jordan to fill in at right guard while Corbett is out.
May 24, 2023
Expected to miss game action
Coach Frank Reich said Corbett (knee) is expected to miss regular season games to begin the year, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett suffered a torn ACL in the Week 18 finale, so this isn't a surprise, though the Panthers had been saying earlier this offseason that he was expected to be ready for Week 1. The 27-year-old is a good candidate to open the year on reserve/PUP. Carolina has veterans Justin McCray and Michael Jordan as options to fill in at right guard for Corbett while he's out, and the Panthers also used a fourth-round pick on rookie Chandler Zavala.
Feb 24, 2023
Restructures contract
The Panthers restructured Corbett's (knee) contract Friday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett signed a three-year, $26.25 million deal with the Panthers last offseason and started all 17 of Carolina's contests before tearing his ACL in the regular-season finale. He's expected to be ready for the start of the 2023 campaign, per Steve Reed of the Associated Press, but that'd be a quick turnaround for the 2018 second-round pick. His new deal allows Carolina to clear some cap space before free agency begins in mid-March.
Jan 9, 2023
Torn ACL confirmed
Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said Monday that Corbett tore his ACL and is expected to be ready for the start of next season, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett sustained an unfortunate ACL tear in his knee during Carolina's regular-season finale versus the Saints. With the Panthers having missed this year's playoffs, the 305-pounder will soon begin the lengthy rehabilitation process and aim for a Week 1 return later this fall.
Jan 8, 2023
Will stay out Sunday
Corbett (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Saints, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett will not return after sustaining a knee injury during the first half. With the Panthers already eliminated from playoff contention, it's unclear when more information on this knee issue will be revealed.
Jan 8, 2023
Questionable to return
Corbett (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's regular-season finale against New Orleans, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett exited with a knee injury during the first half, leaving his return up in the air to begin the third quarter. In his place, Cade Mays has stepped in as Carolina's right guard for the time being.
Oct 28, 2022
Ready to go for Week 8
Corbett (knee) was a full participant at practice Friday.
ANALYSIS
Corbett appears to be ready to go for Sunday's Week 8 matchup with the Falcons after nursing a knee injury at practice late in the week. He'll start at right guard as the Panthers look to improve their record to 3-5.
Mar 15, 2022
Heads to Carolina
Corbett and the Panthers agreed to terms on a three-year, $29.25 million contract Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Corbett, a 2018 second-round pick who has played for both the Browns and Rams, will now hold down the interior of Carolina's offensive line. The 26-year-old is on track to operate as a starter Week 1.
Oct 15, 2019
Shipped to Rams
Corbett was traded from the Browns to the Rams for an undisclosed 2021 draft pick Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Corbett was drafted during the second round in 2018 by Cleveland but the team is apparently happy to move on for the unspecified return. He started one game last season and appeared in three games as a reserve in 2019.
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