SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Despite his impressive preseason, running back Cameron Artis-Payne is among the inactives for the 2017 regular season opener.
Strong running back depth is a good problem to have, but it makes it difficult to involve Artis-Payne on a regular basis. Because he isn't a key contributor on special teams, he was often among the inactives last season (only been active for 10 games in two seasons). Artis-Payne will again have to wait patiently for opportunities to contribute.
Below is the full list of inactives for Week 1.
Panthers Inactives:
- RB Cameron Artis-Payne
- DT Vernon Butler
- LB Jared Norris
- C Greg Van Roten
- CB Cole Luke
- QB Brad Kaaya
- K Harrison Butker
49ers Inactives:
- WR Victor Bolden Jr.
- CB Ahkello Witherspoon
- DB Jimmie Ward
- LB Pita Taumoepenu
- DL Aaron Lynch
- OL John Theus
- OL Laken Tomlinson
