CLEVELAND -- Head coach Ron Rivera was pleased with the defensive line combination last week against Tampa Bay and he's rolling with the same group for today's game against the Browns.
That means former first-round defensive tackle Vernon Butler is inactive for the second straight week and the Panthers will use defensive end Wes Horton inside from time to time. It also means defensive end Efe Obada is active again in favor of rookie Marquis Haynes. Rivera was very complimentary of Obada, who notched one of Carolina's four sacks versus the Buccaneers.
PANTHERS INACTIVES
– K Graham Gano
– CB Lorenzo Doss
– WR Mose Frazier
– DE Marquis Haynes
– RB Travaris Cadet
– LB Andre Smith
– DT Vernon Butler
BROWNS INACTIVES
-- QB Drew Stanton
-- DB Denzel Ward
-- DB Phillip Gaines
-- OL Austin Corbett
-- OL Desmond Harrison
-- DL Chad Thomas
-- DL Carl Davis
View photos of the Panthers as they arrive at FirstEnergy Stadium for their Week 14 game against the Browns.
