Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and linebacker Luke Kuechly will not play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Chicago Bears, head coach Ron Rivera announced Tuesday.
Holding them out of the game is a precaution, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
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