Star Lotulelei Injury: Updates on Panthers DT's Ankle and Return

Star Lotulelei injured his ankle in Week 12 against Philadelphia and missed Week 13. He was active for Week 14.

Continue for updates.

Sunday, Dec. 7

Lotulelei Active for Week 14

The Panthers announced Lotulelei's status:

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#Panthers inactives: 31 Dockery, 34 D. Williams, 38 Lester, 55 Miller, 63 Foucault, 66 Silatolu, 72 Regis

— Panthers PR Dept. (@PanthersPR) December 7, 2014"

Friday, Dec. 5

Lotulelei Listed as Probable

Panthers.com reporter Bryan Strickland has the latest on Lotulelei:

Thursday, Dec. 4

Ron Rivera Comments on Lotulelei's Status

Bryan Strickland of Panthers.com has an update on the chances Lotulelei plays in Week 14 from head coach Ron Rivera:

ESPN's David Newton adds more from Rivera:

The Panthers' official Twitter feed notes that a return is coming soon:

Saturday, Nov. 29

Lotulelei Out vs. Vikings

The Panthers' official Twitter feed has an update on Lotulelei's status:

Friday, Nov. 28

Lotulelei Doubtful vs. Vikings

Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer has an update on Star Lotulelei's status:

Friday, Nov. 14

Lotulelei's Status Confirmed for Sunday's Game vs. Falcons

Black and Blue Review confirmed Lotulelei's status:

Tuesday, Nov. 11

Lotulelei To Miss Game vs. Falcons

Ron Riveraupdated Star Lotulelei's status following his injury on Monday night, via Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer:

Monday, Nov. 10

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Star Lotulelei exited Monday night's Week 10 game against the Philadelphia Eagles with a leg injury.

Panthers.com's Bryan Strickland noted that Lotulelei wouldn't return to the contest at Lincoln Financial Field:

After Carolina's loss, Jonathan Jones of The Charlotte Observer provided an update on Lotulelei's x-ray: 

Lotulelei was the 14th overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft and as a rookie was an instrumental part of Carolina's elite defense that helped the team win the NFC South title.

Now the defense is in disarray amid a disappointing current season. If the Panthers lose Lotulelei and his knack for stuffing the run, they can expect to continue struggling on that side of the ball that was such a strength last year.