The Carolina Panthers have missed the playoffs for the last seven seasons, and at this point, they will take any help they can get to halt the frustrating skid.

Fortunately for long-suffering fans, Panthers coach Dave Canales offered encouraging news about the team despite their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in their preseason meeting on Thursday.

Guard Damien Lewis sat out last season due to a torn ligament in his left elbow. What was supposed to be his debut campaign with the Panthers turned into a slow recovery. Canales, however, said Lewis is on track to return to action .

“Damien is just kind of day-to-day. He is making huge strides.We're getting the strength back where we want it to be. I feel really confident that Damien will be with us for the first game. But again, we h

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