Luke Kuechly

Luke Kuechly (concussion) expected to play for Panthers in Week 14

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (concussion) is expected to return in Week 14 against the San Diego Chargers, ESPN's David Newton reports.

What It Means:

Per Newton, Kuechly will return to the starting lineup "barring a last-second setback." Kuechly returned to a limited practice on Wednesday and was upgraded to full on Friday. Fill-in A.J. Klein will head back to the bench upon Kuechly's return.

The Carolina defense ranks 12th among team defenses in Week 14. On the season, they rank 11th in Adjusted Defensive Net Expected Points allowed per play.