Sir Purr
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CHARLOTTE – Cornerback Kevon Seymour missed the entire 2018 season with a shoulder injury he suffered in the preseason, but he had a great spring and was off to strong start at training camp.
“I felt like I was making a mark,” Seymour said, “just showing the coaches and my teammates that they can count on me and I can be reliable this season.”
Then he injured his hamstring. Frustrating? You bet.
“It can be tough, especially if I let it get to me (mentally),” Seymour said. “But I’m just staying positive. I know I can help this team. I’m trying to get healthy so I can get back out here and help the team win.”
Seymour took a step in the right direction Sunday, practicing in a limited capacity. It was his first practice since suffering the hamstring injury early on at camp.
“It felt good to be out there with the boys. I’m limited still, but I did a lot more than what I’ve been doing these last few weeks,” Seymour said.
“I’ve been out a good amount of time. Last year I had my shoulder and this year dealing with a hammy – it’s no fun at all. But you have to take it slow that way I won’t set myself back any longer.”
Head coach Ron Rivera really liked what he saw from Seymour before the fourth-year corner got hurt. The speedy Seymour can be an important depth piece for the Carolina secondary.
“You saw how good he can be. He was progressing very nicely,” Rivera said. “He has a specific skill set that can really help you. He’s a good-sized corner, he’s strong, he’s fast – he’s a 4.3 kid.”
Seymour said he’s hoping to make his preseason debut in the final exhibition against Pittsburgh on Thursday. Rivera said the plan is for Seymour to play if he’s indeed cleared.
Gaulden moving forward
Second-year safety Rashaan Gaulden didn’t make the trip to New England for the third preseason game. When asked about it after the game, Rivera labeled it a “coach’s decision.”
Here’s what Gaulden had to say after Sunday’s practice: “I want to be there with my teammates. Going forward I’ll do everything I can to help my teammates. Not going to go into any specifics as far as what happened or what went on. The good news is I’m here, I’m healthy and I look forward to helping this team going forward.”