Robert Hunt 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.Sep 22, 2025
Done for the season?
Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Monday that Hunt could miss the rest of the season after undergoing successful surgery to repair a torn biceps, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The 29-year-old guard was expected to miss at least four games after being placed on injured reserve following the Panthers' Week 2 loss to the Cardinals. However, Canales comments Monday suggest Hunt could be sidelined for the remainder of Carolina's 2025 campaign. Expect Chandler Zavala to continue starting as the Panthers' top right guard while Hunt remains out.
Sep 16, 2025
Placed on injured reserve
The Panthers placed Hunt (biceps) on injured reserve Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
A stint on injured reserve requires a player to miss at least the next four games, but Hunt will likely be out longer due to a torn biceps that he suffered during Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. Chandler Zavala is expected to start at right guard for as long as Hunt is out of action.
Sep 15, 2025
Placed on IR
Hunt was placed on injured reserve Monday after tearing his biceps in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Cardinals, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt will have surgery to repair the torn biceps, meaning he will be sidelined for the foreseeable future. The second-year Panther is coming off his best season as a pro, receiving his first Pro Bowl selection in 2024. Chandler Zavala is next in line to start at right guard for the Panthers in a Week 3 matchup against the Falcons.
Sep 14, 2025
Dealing with biceps injury
Hunt suffered a biceps injury in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Cardinals, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt exited the game in the fourth quarter with what is now understood to be a biceps injury. It's unclear what the severity of the injury is, but his status at practice will be worth monitoring ahead of Carolina's matchup with the Falcons in Week 3.
Sep 5, 2025
Ready for Sunday
Hunt (foot) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
Despite practicing in a limited fashion throughout the week, Hunt will suit up and serve as Carolina's top right guard Sunday. The 29-year-old has only missed one contest since joining the Panthers in 2024 and will look to build on his first Pro Bowl campaign as he heads into the 2025 season.
Sep 3, 2025
Limited at practice
Hunt (foot) was a limited participant at the Panthers' practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Hunt popped up on the team's first injury report of the week with a foot injury, placing some doubt on his chances to play in Week 1. The offensive lineman will have two more chances to log a full practice prior to Sunday's regular-season opener against Jacksonville.
Feb 3, 2025
Participates in Pro Bowl Games
Hunt (knee) participated in the dodgeball and tug-of-war events at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt missed the final game of the 2024 regular season due to a knee injury, but he was able to progress enough in his recovery to take part in the Pro Bowl Games as an alternate selection. Hunt signed a five-year, $100 million with the Panthers in March of 2024 after spending the first four years of his NFL career with the Panthers, and he started in all 16 games he played in during the 2024 regular season.
Jan 5, 2025
Inactive Sunday
Hunt (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The starting right guard missed practice Wednesday and Friday and was listed as questionable coming into Sunday. Hunt has started all 16 games he's played in this season. Chandler Zavala will start in his place Sunday.
Oct 6, 2024
Good to go
Hunt (hip) is active Sunday against the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Hunt has been playing through the injury and he'll do so again in Week 5. The Louisiana product should draw the start at right guard in Chicago.
Oct 4, 2024
Questionable for Week 5
Hunt (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt was able to play through his hip issue in the Panthers' Week 4 loss to the Bengals, so he'll likely suit up again in Week 5 unless his injury worsened in the past week. If Hunt can't play in Sunday's contest, expect Jarrett Kingston to serve as Carolina's top right guard.
Sep 29, 2024
Cleared to play
Hunt (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt landed on the injury report Friday as a limited participant due to a hip injury but has shaken off a questionable tag and will suit up Sunday. Hunt has yet to miss a snap this season.
Mar 11, 2024
Lands big contract
Hunt is set to sign with the Panthers on Wednesday for five years and $100 million, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The guard was a second-round pick in the 2020 Draft who went on to start 55 of the 61 games he played in over four years with the Dolphins. Hunt did miss six games with a hamstring injury in 2023.
Jan 6, 2024
Returning Week 18
Hunt (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt was forced to miss the Dolphins' Week 17 loss to the Ravens with this hamstring injury, but after a week of practice that ended in a full session Friday, it seems as if the 27-year-old has moved past the issue. Expect the veteran to assume his usual duties as Miami's starting right guard in Week 18.
Dec 31, 2023
Missing Week 17
Hunt (hamstring) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old offensive lineman was deemed doubtful after a week of practice that included two DNPs, and he'll officially be inactive in Week 17. Miami is expected to shift Robert Jones over to right guard and have Lester Cotton step in at left guard in Hunt's stead.
Dec 30, 2023
Deemed doubtful
Hunt (hamstring) has drawn a doubtful designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
Hunt was a DNP for consecutive days to start the week before practicing in limited fashion Friday. While his limited participation is a promising sign, he will still need to show a lot more to ultimately get the green light. Should he ultimately get ruled out, Robert Jones would be the likely candidate to replace him on the offensive line.
Dec 22, 2023
Ruled out for Week 16
Hunt (hamstring) won't play Sunday against the Cowboys, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt will miss a third consecutive game due to his hamstring injury. Robert Jones is likely to draw the start in Hunt's place Sunday, while the starting right guard's next opportunity to play will be Week 17 against the Ravens.
Dec 15, 2023
Ruled out again
Hunt (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt is reportedly still considered week-to-week due to an aggravated hamstring injury. With Connor Williams (knee) now out for the year with a torn ACL and Terron Armstead (knee) also banged up, Miami's offensive line could be seriously vulnerable during Sunday's divisional matchup. Liam Eichenberg and Jonotthan Harrison will likely both have to handle starting roles Week 15 in replacement of Hunt and Williams.
Dec 12, 2023
Likely needs more time
Hunt (hamstring) is unlikely to play Sunday against the Jets and is still considered week-to-week, Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt aggravated a previous hamstring injury in Week 13 against the Commanders, and he already missed the team's loss to the Titans on Monday. Head coach Mike McDaniel stated, "I would be very pleasantly surprised if he's available for the Jets," which will leave the 27-year-old doubtful for the matchup. Lester Cotton will likely fill in at right guard for Hunt in Week 15.
Dec 9, 2023
Missing Week 14
Hunt (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Monday night's game against the Titans, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
The fourth-year pro suffered a hamstring injury in Week 13, and after recording consecutive DNPs to begin Miami's week of practice, he's been ruled out ahead of Monday night's affair. With Hunt missing time, expect Liam Eichenberg to serve as the Dolphins' starting right guard in Week 14.
Dec 5, 2023
Week-to-week with hamstring issue
Head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Tuesday that Hunt is listed as week-to-week after aggravating his hamstring issue in Week 13, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt has been dealing with this lingering hamstring injury for over a month now, and he's already missed two games thus far. After exiting the Dolphins' Week 13 contest, Hunt's practice participation will be something to look out for regarding his availability for Monday night's game against the Titans.
Dec 3, 2023
Leaves game with hamstring injury
Hunt (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Commanders.
ANALYSIS
Both Hunt and Terron Armstead (ankle) have sustained injuries in Week 13. If the Dolphins are leading large late, the team might opt to keep the two lineman off the field in preparation for Week 14 against the Titans.
Nov 24, 2023
Suits up Friday
Hunt is active for Friday's game against the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Hunt approached the game listed as questionable, but he'll be in uniform against the Jets. That said, it remains to be seen if the guard will draw the the start Friday, per Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site.
Nov 23, 2023
Will be questionable for Friday
Hunt (hamstring) was a limited participant on Thursday's estimated injury report, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt hasn't played since suffering the injury Oct. 29, but he still has a chance to suit up for Friday's game against the Jets. If he's able to play, he should get the start at right guard.
Nov 17, 2023
Missing another week
Hunt (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Even with Hunt getting extra rest from the Dolphins' bye in Week 10, he's set to miss his second consecutive game with a hamstring issue, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. With the 27-year-old offensive lineman missing more time, Liam Eichenberg is expected to get the start at right guard this Sunday.
Nov 3, 2023
Missing Week 9
Hunt (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Hunt is in line to miss the first game of his career, as he continues to recover from the hamstring injury that he suffered during Miami's Week 8 win over the Patriots. Lester Cotton is expected to start at right guard in Hunt's stead.
Oct 29, 2023
Leaves game Sunday
Hunt (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Alain Poupart of SI.com notes that Hunt grabbed his left knee on a pass completion to Jaylen Waddle. His absence would be another major blow to a Dolphins' offensive line that is already without Terron Armstead (knee) and Isaiah Wynn (quadriceps), both of whom are on IR.
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