CHARLOTTE — The Panthers are going with a new look up front this week, putting a rookie in a position of more responsibility.

The Panthers deactivated veteran backup tackle Trent Scott, leaving third-rounder Brady Christensen as the backup tackle for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Veteran guard John Miller is back in the starting lineup this week, after Dennis Daley replaced him in Week 1.

The Panthers had to leave seven players inactive Sunday, after elevating cornerback Rashaan Melvin and center Sam Tecklenburg from the practice squad on Saturday.

Rookie wide receiver Shi Smith was on the inactive list again, after recovering from his preseason shoulder injury. Also inactive were guards Michael Jordan and Deonte Brown, defensive tackle Phil Hoskins, defensive end Darryl Johnson, and tight end Colin Thompson.

PANTHERS INACTIVES

WR Shi Smith

DT Phil Hoskins

G Michael Jordan

G Deonte Brown

T Trent Scott

TE Colin Thompson

DE Darryl Johnson

SAINTS INACTIVES

QB Ian Book

LB Pete Werner

DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson

CB Marshon Lattimore

DT Montravius Adams Sr.

C/G Erik McCoy

DE Tanoh Kpassagnon