AUGUST 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
FRANKIE LUVU #4 - LINEBACKER - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
71 TCKL •
0 INT •
7 SCK
71 TCKL
0 INT
7 SCK
Reich Applauds Fitterer for Finding Luvu: 'The Steal of the Century' Carolina’s new head coach is a big fan of Frankie Luvu.
Wazzu after American Samoa linebacker Frankie Luvu The Washington State Cougars have signed multiple prospects from American Samoa over the past two recruiting classes and it appears that won...
JULY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
PFF Labels Frankie Luvu as a 'Breakout Candidate' Luvu looks to build on what was a strong 2022 season.
MAY 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Enjoys breakout campaign Luvu made 111 tackles (76 solo) and seven sacks while forcing a fumble and returning an interception for a touchdown across his 15 games in the 2022 season.
Impact Luvu was one of the Panthers' breakout players, dramatically increasing his production after only 43 stops in 16 games last year. The 26-year-old boasted just 7.5 career sacks prior to this season, and Luvu surpassed his previous career total of passes defended with four in 2022. Under contract with Carolina for one more year, Luvu's stock has never been higher.
JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Al Holcomb Details the Evolution of the Panthers' Most Underrated Player Frankie Luvu has made a name for himself in Carolina.
JANUARY 6, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Al Holcomb Details the Evolution of the Panthers' Most Underrated Player Frankie Luvu has made a name for himself in Carolina.
JANUARY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Frankie Luvu has opened eyes with his career season The linebacker has gone from spot duty to a starring role, plus more on how Sam Darnold has improved as the starter, and the latest from Thu...
JANUARY 5, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM
Big game Sunday Luvu finished with 13 tackles (10 solo) and a sack in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Buccaneers.
Impact Luvu led the Panthers in tackles, with his tally including three stops for loss. With yet another sack, Luvu now sports seven quarterback takedowns to go with his 105 tackles with one game remaining.
JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Another sack Sunday Luvu finished with eight tackles (three solo) and a sack in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Luvu has been on a tear lately, racking up five sacks over his last five appearances. He's also been active making tackles, registering 42 stops over that same span. Enjoying comfortably the best campaign of his five-year career, Luvu will strive to keep his momentum going in Week 16 versus the Lions.
DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Team-high eight stops Luvu logged eight tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 23-10 win over the Broncos.
Impact Luvu finished as the leading tackler for the Panthers' defense, which held Denver without a touchdown until late in the fourth quarter. The linebacker also played every defensive snap for the second time in the last three games, and he has now totaled 30 tackles and three sacks over this span. Luvu will look to continue playing a prominent role against the Seahawks following Carolina's Week 13 bye.
NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Notches another sack Week 11 Luvu recorded 10 tackles (six solo), including one sack, during Sunday's 13-3 loss to the Ravens.
Impact Luvu brought down quarterback Lamar Jackson for a one-yard loss in the third quarter, marking the linebacker's fourth sack in as many weeks. The 26-year-old also logged double-digit tackles for the second game in a row and the fourth time this season, as he tied cornerback CJ Henderson and safety Jeremy Chinn for a team high in this category Week 11. Luvu has already set career highs in tackles (66), sacks (four), passes defended (two) and interceptions (one) through just nine games played this season, and he should continue to put up prolific stats against Denver this coming Sunday.
NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Big game Thursday Luvu finished with 12 tackles (eight solo) and two sacks in Thursday night's 25-15 win over the Falcons.
Impact Luvu led the Panthers in tackles, posting his third double-digit stop total of the campaign. After Thursday's impressive display, Luvu now sports 56 tackles, three sacks and one forced fumble through eight appearances this season.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Frankie Luvu clips Marcus Mariota to record second sack of season Carolina Panthers linebacker Frankie Luvu sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota.
NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • NFL.COM
Frankie Luvu: Something's lurking in the dark Get spooky with Frankie Luvu in all-black.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM
Good to go Week 8 Luvu (shoulder) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Impact Luvu was considered questionable with a shoulder issue but has been cleared to play Sunday. The 26-year-old has 36 tackles (26 solo), an interception, a forced fumble and a touchdown in five games this season.
OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Keeping Frankie Luvu ready for the long haul The Panthers want to pace their high-impact linebacker a bit as he comes back from injury, so he can keep making big plays all year long.
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM
Questionable against Falcons Luvu (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Impact Luvu sandwiched a full practice Thursday between limited sessions Wednesday and Friday. He played through the shoulder injury in the Week 7 win over Tampa Bay after sitting out a pair of games, so the starting linebacker will likely suit up against Atlanta barring a setback.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Active Sunday Luvu (shoulder) will play Sunday versus Tampa Bay.
Impact Luvu missed Weeks 5 and 6 with a shoulder injury, but he logged two limited practice sessions this week before participating in full Friday. He should return to his starting role as Carolina's defense attempts to slow down Tom Brady and company.
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in practice Luvu (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on the Panthers' injury report Thursday.
Impact Luvu has been dealing with a shoulder injury since Carolina's season opener and was sidelined the past two weeks as a result. The 235-pound linebacker was a limited participant in practice last Thursday and Friday, and he once again logged back-to-back limited sessions to open Week 7. Luvu will have one more practice to improve his status before this Sunday against Tampa Bay, and he should step back in as the Panthers' starting strongside linebacker when healthy.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers hope Darnold practices; unsure who starts vs. Bucs
Things are such a mess with the Carolina Panthers quarterback situation that interim coach Steve Wilks isn’t even sure who’ll be healthy enough to start Sunday against Tampa BayOCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out Sunday Luvu (shoulder) will not play against the Rams on Sunday.
Impact Luvu was able to log a full practice Wednesday, but he regressed to limited participation Thursday and Friday. This will be his second straight absence and will leave the Panthers without one of their best defensive players.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Week 6 Luvu (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Luvu was a full participant in practice Wednesday but was limited Thursday and Friday. He was unable to take the field in Week 5, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Sunday's Week 6 tilt. If the 26-year-old is unavailable, Cory Littleton and Brandon Smith should handle increased roles against the Rams.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rams aim to get back on track hosting Wilks-led Panthers
The Carolina Panthers will play their first game under interim coach Steve Wilks when they visit the Los Angeles Rams on SundayOCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Regresses in practice Thursday Luvu (shoulder) was a limited participant during the Panthers' practice Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Impact Luvu has been dealing with a lingering shoulder injury since mid-September and was ruled out for the first time this season in Week 5. The 26-year-old linebacker returned to practice in full Wednesday, though it appears this injury has flared back up given his limited participation Thursday. Luvu recorded 32 tackles, two passes defended, an interception and a forced fumble over Carolina's first four games, and he'll have one more practice to improve his health before Sunday's game against the Rams.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
4th string to starter? Panthers QB Walker readies for Rams
POCTOBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
