November 30, 2008 Cornerback Ken Lucas was able to return during the second half of the Week 13 game against the Packers. He suffered an injury during the third quarter.
Our View:That's good news for the Panthers, in theory. As we write, Lucas was burned by Greg Jennings for a touchdown.
November 30, 2008 Cornerback Ken Lucas was shaken up during the third quarter of the Week 13 game against the Packers and had to leave the game.
Our View:We'll update Lucas's status when more is known.
August 16, 2008 Cornerback Ken Lucas returned to practice on Saturday, the AP reports. It was his first session since August 1, when teammate Steve Smith broke the defensive back's nose.
Our View:The Panthers should be happy to have the starter back, and the fight will stop being an issue, at least until Week 1 when Smith will be out.
August 4, 2008 The Rock Hill Herald states that Ken Lucas could miss 2-3 weeks due to his broken nose.
Our View:He has forgiven Steve Smith for breaking his nose, and noted that the confrontation has been brewing for years, and may actually bring the team closer together. He should be ready to play for Week 1 against San Diego.
February 26, 2008 Ken Lucas restructured his contract clearing over $1 million of salary cap room for the Carolina Panthers according to the Herald. Lucas, who has started 59 of 64 possible games during the past four seasons, is simply giving the cap strapped organization some additional funds to spend during free agency.
