North Carolina State forward Manny Bates will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a right shoulder dislocation in Tuesday's win over Bucknell.
Defensive end Julius Peppers, who played for the Carolina Panthers last season, had surgery on his right shoulder on Thursday.
Theo Pinson left UNC's game against Clemson on Tuesday after falling hard on his shoulder and hip early in the first half of the game. The Tar Heels lost to the Tigers and have now dropped three in a row.
After Marvin Bagley III had his shoulder pop out of place shortly after tipoff against Miami on Monday, he went to the locker room, was able to pop it back in himself, and returned to play in Duke's 83-75 win.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is not expected to take part in live drills against the Titans during joint practices.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton took a positive step in his rehab from shoulder surgery on Sunday, participating in a portion of team drills for the first time in 14 days.
