The Panthers will also be without outside linebacker Marquis Haynes Sr., who was hospitalized last week after suffering a concussion in Jacksonville.

Cornerback CJ Henderson is a healthy scratch this week, heading into this afternoon's game against the Packers.

Both Terrace Marshall Jr. and Mike Strachan are among the inactives this week, a list impacted by both injuries and illnesses.

The Panthers are getting safety Vonn Bell and tight end Tommy Tremble back after they missed last week with injuries.

The Panthers are making a number of swaps in the starting lineup, between injuries and guys getting healthy, heading into to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

With Laviska Shenault healthy again, he'll likely have a bigger role on offense, and can resume returning kicks. 

With Laviska Shenault returning to the lineup, and Mike Strachan elevated for the week, the Panthers went heavier at other positions instead of an extra receiver.

The Panthers will be without both starting corners from the regular season opener today in Detroit, along with safety Xavier Woods.

The Panthers are also without rookie wide receiver Jonathan Mingo, who did not practice fully this week while he was in the concussion protocol.

The Panthers only had to make four players inactive for today's Week 1 matchup against the Falcons.

They'll be without DJ Chark Jr. and Terrace Marshall Jr. in the preseason finale against the Lions at Bank of America Stadium, as well as several key defensive players.