The Carolina Panthers are facing a setback as starting left guard Damien Lewis has been ruled out with a shoulder injury sustained during practice. The coaching staff confirmed he is week-to-week and will need to regain sufficient strength before returning to the field. Lewis's absence could impact the Panthers' offensive momentum as he was a key player, having signed a four-year, $53 million deal earlier in 2024 and starting in all 16 games last season. The team lost their preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns, which might raise concerns about their offensive line depth.