The Panthers are taking precautions with their two recovering linebackers. Middle backer Jon Beason, who had Achilles surgery after Week 1 last season, said he learned Monday that he would not be involved in any of the team drills during OTAs according to Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer. Beason, who said his Achilles feels “great,†was disappointed initially but understands the team's thinking. “I think they're just protecting me from myself,†Beason said. “Practice is practice. But to me you come out and compete. You try to win every down and you play the game a certain way. I think that had a lot to do with it, too.†Beason was at middle linebacker for the installation period, with first-round pick Luke Kuechly flanking him at weakside. But after that, Beason kneeled on the sideline and watched. Source: The Redzone
