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Panthers DE Greg Hardy returns to practice 1 day after missing work to meet with attorney

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FILe - In thisa Dec. 8, 2013, file photo, Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76) reacts in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. The NFL is allowing two more NFL players to continue playing while facing domestic violence issues. Similar to the Ray Rice case, the league says it investigating and waiting for the legal process to run its course before taking action. Greg Hardy already has been convicted on two counts of domestic violence, but has filed an appeal. Ray McDonald of the San Francisco 49ers also remains active while he is being investigated for abuse allegations. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File) (The Associated Press)

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2013, file photo, Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76) sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta. The NFL is allowing two more NFL players to continue playing while facing domestic violence issues. Similar to the Ray Rice case, the league says it investigating and waiting for the legal process to run its course before taking action. Greg Hardy already has been convicted on two counts of domestic violence, but has filed an appeal. Ray McDonald of the San Francisco 49ers also remains active while he is being investigated for abuse allegations. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File) (The Associated Press)

Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy returned to practice one day after being excused from work to meet with his attorney.

Hardy practiced Thursday in full pads, going through warmups while Eminem's "Lose Yourself" blared in the background from the portable speakers on the field.

Hardy's attorney Chris Fialko said he met with his client Wednesday but wouldn't say what was discussed or why it was necessary for the Pro Bowl player to miss practice.

The team's franchise player was convicted on two domestic violence charges July 15 following an altercation with his ex-girlfriend at his apartment in March. Hardy has appealed and a jury trial is set for Nov. 17.

Carolina has followed the NFL's lead in not suspending Hardy before the appeal is heard.

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