Edwards' status uncertain for Panthers
Quarterback Trent Edwards' second concussion of his NFL career will require further evaluation, coach Dick Jauron said today.
"Anybody that's injured, you're really concerned for him and Trent's no different," Jauron said. "We'll take that day to day and just see how he comes out of this thing."
Jauron said Edwards was able to fly home with the team after Sunday's game against the Jets, but had yet to see the quarterback today, so he was not able to say how he was feeling.
Asked if Edwards would be able to play Sunday against Carolina, Jauron said: "I'm hopeful he's healthy."
Edwards suffered his first concussion about a year ago in an Oct. 5, 2008 game at Arizona.
Rookie tight end Shawn Nelson also suffered a concussion against the Jets and, like Edwards, was being further evaluated.
Jauron also said defensive tackle Kyle Williams is undergoing additional tests on his injured shoulder, which the coach called a "strain."
Other injured players Donte Whitner (ankle) and Terrence McGee (chest contusion) were classified as day to day.
Players were given the day off Monday and return to practice Wednesday, when Jauron is expected to update the injured players' conditions.
---Jay Skurski
