Benwikere recorded six tackles (five solo) and defended two passes in Sunday's season-opening win over the Jaguars.

Benwikere picked up from where he left off toward the end of his rookie season, exhibiting intriguing playmaking ability from his nickel cornerback position. Only Pro Bowl linebackers Thomas Davis and Luke Kuechly registered more tackles for the Panthers than Benwikere on Sunday, evidencing his steady involvement in the run game, which complemented his two passes defended.

Benwikere (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Look for Charles Godfrey to fill in as the nickel cornerback.

Benwikere (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Green Bay, the Charlotte Observer reports.

Charles Godfrey will likely fill in as the nickel cornerback against the high-flying Packers offense.

Benwikere (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.

Benwikere is considered a doubt to play Sunday versus the Packers, since an ankle injury continues to hamper the rookie cornerback. If that proves to be the case, veteran Charles Godfrey is anticipated to start at the Panthers' nickel cornerback role once again.

Benwikere (ankle) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Benwikere missed Carolina's game over the weekend due to an ankle injury that is not expected to be healed by Sunday. As a result, veteran Charles Godfrey featured as the Panthers' nickel cornerback in Week 6, which could continue Sunday versus an accomplished Packers' passing offense.

Benwikere (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, the Charlotte Observer's Jonathan Jones reports.

Charles Godfrey replaced Benwikere last week against the Bears and will likely do the same on Sunday.

Benwikere twisted his ankle during Sunday's game versus the Bears.

Benwikere was forced out of Sunday's game after recording two solo tackles. Once he went down due to injury, veteran Charles Godfrey assumed to Panthers' nickel cornerback duties and would figure to remain at the position, should Benwikere miss any time moving forward.

Panthers rookie Bene Benwikere received the majority of snaps at nickel corner during OTAs.

Charles Godfrey is the front-runner for slot corner duties, but has done "very little" in his return from Achilles surgery. A fifth-round pick, Benwikere has good ball-hawking skills and will push for early-career snaps in sub-packages. The Panthers run mostly a Cover-3 scheme on defense, which plays to his strengths.

Panthers rookie CB Bene Benwikere has been impressive at OTAs and could push hard for nickelback duties.

Newly-converted CB Charles Godfrey is the front runner for the nickelback position, but Benwikere has created a strong buzz in the offseason program. Benwikere does not have great speed but showed excellent explosion at the combine. It looks like he will be an early contributor to the Panthers' defense.