AP

The Panthers may be without Luke Kuechly again this week, as their star middle linebacker remains on the sidelines and in the concussion protocol.

Via Bill Voth of Black and Blue Review, Kuechly just took the field with teammates in shorts and a baseball cap, a clear indication he hasn’t been cleared to practice.

Kuechly suffered a concussion in the first half of the opener against the Jaguars, staggering immediately after hitting running back T.J. Yeldon in the chest with the crown of his helmet.

The Panthers fared well enough without him last week against the Texans, but this week against the Saints should be a tougher ask for their defense, especially if Drew Brees plays.