Elflein was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elflein spent less than a week on the COVID list. Now healthy, he should draw the start at center Sunday against the Saints.

The Panthers placed Elflein (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elflein returned from a hamstring injury in mid-November and has started each of the last five games. It's not yet clear whether he's tested positive for COVID-19, but Sam Tecklenburg would likely draw the start if Elflein is unavailable Sunday against Tampa Bay.

Elflein (hamstring) was not listed on the injury report Wednesday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elfein suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 against the Saints and has been sidelined since. The 2017 third-round pick will likely draw the start at center in Week 10, as the usual starting center, Matt Paradis, (knee) has been ruled out for the season.

Elflein (hamstring) should be ready to return this week, according to head coach Matt Rhule, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elflein suffered the injury in Week 2 against New Orleans and then spent time on IR. He was activated on Nov. 3, but he was unable to play in Week 9. His return comes at a convenient time as fellow center and teammate Matt Paradis (knee) is now out for the season.

Elflein (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Patriots, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elflein was able to log full practices Thursday and Friday, but he will still be sidelined Sunday. The Ohio State product spent the majority of the season on injured reserve, but he was added to the active roster ahead of Week 9. Dennis Daley is expected to start at left guard against the Patriots.

Elflein (hamstring) is considered questionable for the Panthers' Week 9 contest against the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

Elflein injured his hamstring in the first half of the Panthers' Week 2 win over the Saints. After getting ruled out of Week 3 action, the offensive guard landed on the Panthers' injured reserve. Elflein was activated from injured reserve Wednesday and figures to play a key role Sunday if he's able to suit up. If he is unable to play against the Patriots, expect Dennis Daley to continue to hold down the fort at left guard.

Elflein (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elflein has been sidelined by the hamstring injury since Week 2, and he'll now rejoin the active roster after completing his recovery. He should serve as a reserve option on the interior offensive line for Carolina.

The Panthers designated Elflein (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elflein suffered the injury in Week 2 and has been on injured reserve since. The Ohio State product will have a 21-day window to be added to the active roster, but, if he isn't, he will return to injured reserve for the remainder of the season.

The Panthers placed Elflein (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Elflein will miss a minimum of three weeks while on IR. In the meantime, Dennis Daley will hold down the fort at left guard.

Elflein (hamstring) is ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Texans, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elflein suffered a hamstring injury during Carolina's victory over the Saints in Week 2. In his stead, Dennis Daley stands to start at left guard in Houston.