CAROLINA PANTHERS
Did Not Practice
- OT Michael Oher (concussion)
- CB James Bradberry (turf toe)
- DT Vernon Butler (high-ankle sprain): The cast is off Butler's right foot, but he's out through at least next weekend's bye; same with Bradberry and Oher.
- DT Paul Soliai (foot): According to coach Ron Rivera, Soliai has a sprain; the Panthers will likely need to add a DT for Sunday's game in New Orleans.
- TE Ed Dickson (illness)
- LS J.J. Jansen (not injury related)
Limited
- WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee): A maintenance day for his surgically repaired knee.
- DE Charles Johnson (quad)
- CB Robert McClain (hamstring)
Full
- QB Cam Newton (concussion): Still not fully cleared, but sounds like he's ready.
- RB Jonathan Stewart (hamstring): Declared himself ready to return.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
Did Not Practice
- T Terron Armstead (knee)
- CB Delvin Breaux (fibula)
- LB Dannell Ellerbe (quadricep)
- S Erik Harris (knee)
- DE Paul Kruger (back)
- RB Mark Ingram (illness)
Limited
- TE Josh Hill (ankle)
- C Senio Kelemete (hamstring)
- LB James Laurinaitis (quadricep)