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SPARTANBURG Carolina Panthers coach John Fox wouldn't say how serious receiver D.J. Hackett's foot injury is, except that it was a “setback” and that Hackett was “day-to-day.”
Hackett hasn't been with the team on the field the past three days as the Panthers prepared for tonight's exhibition opener against Indianapolis at Bank of America Stadium.
“He was having a real good camp,” Fox said of Hackett, signed as a free agent during the offseason after four seasons with Seattle.
“But this is something we can work through.”
Hackett is expected to challenge for a starting spot opposite Steve Smith.
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Fox also wouldn't say if any players who have had minor injuries this week – including linebacker Jon Beason, cornerback Chris Gamble, safety Chris Harris and tight end Dante Rosario – would play tonight. They're all game-time decisions.
In addition to Rosario, two other tight ends – rookies Gary Barnidge and Chris Conklin (of Wingate) – also are hurt, so it appears starter Jeff King and free agent Chad Upshaw will get a lot of playing time.
Much of Friday's practice was given over to logistics for tonight's exhibition, such as lining up properly for stretching and where on the field pregame drills would take place.
Assistant coach Ken Flajole told the linebackers where they should be before the game, then said: “I'll probably say something very inspirational to you guys at that time.”
