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Panthers' Ron Rivera 'pretty optimistic' Luke Kuechly will be cleared before next game

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera is “pretty optimistic’’ that middle linebacker Luke Kuechly will be cleared from the concussion protocol over the next couple of days.