Gross and Jeff Otah were held out of Thursday's workout, increasing the likelihood that the Panthers will have a patchwork offensive line this weekend when they play host to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Gross' streak covers 84 games over eight seasons.

In his first interview since he was knocked unconscious during last week's win against Atlanta, Gross acknowledged the streak matters to him because "it's something you're proud of."

Since he was injured, he hasn't done much except watch practice.

"Since I've been here the offensive line, or me in general, has been a saint or whipping boy, depending on how the game's gone," Gross said. "And the one thing that's been consistent is I've always been out there playing. So, I've got my fingers crossed. We'll see what happens."

In order to be cleared to play he said he first has to clear a number of hurdles - a list that includes running, jogging and lifting weights - and pass concussion tests. He plans to begin jogging Friday.

Coach John Fox hasn't ruled out either player for Sunday, saying they're both "day-to-day."

On the play before the injury, Gross said he got kicked in the head by Falcons linebacker Keith Brooking after a delivering a cut block, which left his vision a little blurry. On the next play, Gross took another knee in the head, this time from linebacker Michael Boley.