Luke Kuechly made his return to practice Wednesday after missing the last two games with a concussion.

It's a significant step in the right direction for the Carolina Panthers' star linebacker.

With some progress through the NFL's protocol, it's possible he could be back in the lineup for Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers.

Kuechly was playing at his usual All-Pro level before suffering his second concussion in as many years, tallying 102 tackles, two sacks, and one interception across 10 starts.