Elflein is due to undergo a hip surgery that will end his 2022 season, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Elflein (hip) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Coach Steve Wilks said Friday that he does not expect Elflein (hip) to play Sunday versus Tampa Bay, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Elflein (hip) was a non-participant in practice Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Elflein was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

The Panthers placed Elflein (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Elflein (hamstring) was not listed on the injury report Wednesday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Elflein (hamstring) should be ready to return this week, according to head coach Matt Rhule, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Elflein (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Patriots, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.

Elflein (hamstring) is considered questionable for the Panthers' Week 9 contest against the Patriots.

Elflein (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of The Charlotte Observer reports.

The Panthers designated Elflein (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

The Panthers placed Elflein (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Elflein (hamstring) is ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Texans, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Elflein (hamstring) is unlikely to return to Sunday's contest against the Saints, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.