Ron Rivera on Greg Hardy: 'He will play as we go through this process'

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera decided to deactivate Greg Hardy on Sunday, but he may be returning to the field soon. 

Rivera said after Sunday's game that Hardy will play going forward. 

"He will play as we go through this process," Rivera said via ESPN.com. "Hopefully, we get it right."

Hardy was convicted of assaulting a female in July but is currently appealing.