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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera said during a press conference Friday afternoon that he has no new information on linebacker Luke Kuechly and he is still under concussion protocol.

Kuechly was carted off the field to be evaluated for a concussion after he collided with New Orleans Saints running back Tim Hightower in the fourth quarter of Thursday night's 23-20 win.

In the press conference, Rivera called Kuechly a warrior, saying "he loved the game." He also thanked the fans for their outpouring of support.

Kuechly, who led the team with 14 tackles before he left, was in tears immediately after the injury.

The fifth-year linebacker missed three games last season with a concussion. They were the first he had missed his entire career. Kuechly has been named to the Pro Bowl three times and won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2013. The Panthers (4-6) play the Oakland Raiders (7-2) on Nov. 27. Ron Rivera has no update on the status of Luke Kuechly, other than the fact that he is in the concussion protocol. — Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) November 18, 2016 Good vibes from Luke & TD! (via https://t.co/VjFkkgdQyr) pic.twitter.com/uH2Mbejcvh — Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) November 18, 2016

Luke wanted me to let you guys know that he's doing fine and thanks for your prayers!!… https://t.co/hb6WgQ5XXB — Thomas Davis (@ThomasDavisSDTM) November 18, 2016

Oh no, Luke Kuechly pic.twitter.com/BNR01C2Xcn — SB Nation NFL (@SBNationNFL) November 18, 2016

Prayers up for @LukeKuechly — New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 18, 2016

Prayers go out for Luke Kuechly. Nobody loves football more than this guy pic.twitter.com/sYayyVXLjH — NFL Retweet (@NFLRT) November 18, 2016

Keep your head up #59! Nobody plays the game harder than you my man. Heal up Quick! #KeepPounding — Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) November 18, 2016

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