Princely Umanmielen Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Panthers vs Saints game on Dec 14, 2025 with our National Football League injury report.Nov 12, 2025
Looks good for Week 11
Umanmielen was not on Carolina's injury report Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Umanmielen suffered a groin injury in Sunday's loss to the Saints and was ultimately unable to play in the second half. That he avoided any additional time on the injury report suggests Umanmielen will be ready to suit up in Week 11 against the Falcons.
Nov 9, 2025
Exits after brief return
Umanmielen (groin) returned to Sunday's game against the Saints before leaving again in the second half, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Umanmielen initially left Sunday's game due to a groin injury. He was cleared to return to the contest but appeared to aggravate the injury in the second half and was unable to come back for a second time. Umanmielen's practice participation over the coming days will be worth monitoring ahead of the Panthers' Week 11 clash against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 16.
Nov 9, 2025
Questionable to return Sunday
Umanmielen has a groin injury and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
ANALYSIS
The depth linebacker did not record a stat before leaving the contest. Umanmielen entered the day with nine tackles (five solo), including 1.5 sacks, on the year.
Nov 5, 2025
Returns to practice
Umanmielen (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Umanmielen was sidelined for Carolina's Week 9 win over the Packers due to an ankle injury, but Wednesday's full practice suggests he's moved past the issue. The rookie from Ole Miss has tallied nine total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, through his first eight NFL games. He's likely to continue operating as one of the Panthers' top reserve edge rushers in the Week 10 matchup against the Saints.
Oct 31, 2025
Out for Week 9
Umanmielen (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.
ANALYSIS
The 2025 third-round pick from Ole Miss didn't practice all week due to an ankle injury, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. Expect Thomas Incoom and Trevis Gipson to operate as the Panthers' top reserve edge rushers while Umanmielen is out in Week 9.
Oct 29, 2025
Nursing ankle injury
Umanmielen (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Umanmielen likely tweaked his ankle during the Panthers' Week 8 loss to the Bills, and the injury prevented the rookie third-rounder from practicing Wednesday. He'll have two more opportunities to return to practice and avoid an injury tag heading into Sunday's game against Green Bay. Umanmielen has worked in a rotational role at linebacker and has nine tackles (five solo), including 1.5 sacks, through the first eight regular-season games of his NFL career.
Oct 19, 2025
Returns to game
Umanmielen (back) has returned to Sunday's contest against the Jets, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
ANALYSIS
Umanmielen exited the game after making a hit on the quarterback Justin Fields. The 23-year-old returns as a depth piece behind linebacker D.J. Wonnum.
Oct 19, 2025
Exits with back injury
Umanmielen (back) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jets, Kassidy Hill of the Panthers' official site stated on X.
ANALYSIS
Umanmielen registered a quarterback hit on Justin Fields before leaving in the second quarter after sustaining a back injury. The 23-year-old strongside linebacker was a depth piece playing behind linebacker D.J. Wonnum.
Sep 3, 2025
Practicing in full again
Umannmielen (shoulder) was not listed on the Panthers' injury report Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Umanmielen had been nursing a shoulder injury he sustained during Carolina's preseason finale versus the Steelers, but it looks like he will be good to go for the start of the regular season. The rookie projects to play a depth role on the edge in 2025.
Aug 21, 2025
X-rays clean
Umanmielen (shoulder) underwent X-rays, which came back clean, after Thursday's 19-10 preseason loss to the Steelers, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Umanmielen left Thursday's contest in the first half after suffering a shoulder injury, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury. The edge rusher said that his X-rays didn't reveal anything and he thinks he'll be fine. Umanmielen will now shift his focus to ensuring he's ready for Week 1 versus the Jaguars on Sept. 7.
Aug 21, 2025
Ruled out for rest of Thursday
Umanmielen (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's preseason contest against the Steelers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Umanmielen suffered a shoulder injury in the first half, and it will now officially bring his night to a premature end. He will now shift his focus to being ready for the team's regular-season opener against the Jaguars on Sept. 7.
Aug 21, 2025
Banged up in Pittsburgh
Umanmielen (shoulder) is questionable to return to Thursday's preseason contest in Pittsburgh, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Umanmielen sustained a shoulder injury in the first half against the Steelers, and it's currently unknown if he'll be able to return to action. The 23-year-old secured a solo tackle before his departure, and Umanmielen's status will be morth monitoring moving forward.
Apr 25, 2025
Panthers add Round 3 pass rusher
The Panthers selected Umanmielen in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 77th overall.
ANALYSIS
Umanmielen (6-foot-4, 244 pounds) emerged as a productive starter during his third year at Florida (2022) before transferring to Mississippi in 2024, producing 24.5 tackles for loss and 22 sacks over those three seasons. Umanmielen is a bit light to play defensive end but has standout athleticism to work with (4.72-second 40-yard dash, 38-inch vertical jump) and excellent reach. Umanmielen and second-round pick Nic Scourton could prove to be a standout starting edge duo for Carolina in due time.
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