Deven Thompkins has seen his snap count and impact go up in recent weeks, bring a speed, jitteriness and unmatchable energy to the Panthers. 

The Panthers will have some new faces on both sides of the ball as they welcome the Cowboys to town this weekend.  

The former Panthers safety will be back Sunday for the Cowboys game, and will hit the Keep Pounding drum heading into the fourth quarter.

The Carolina Panthers have activated safety Nick Scott from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game with the Cowboys. The club also waived Jammie Robinson. 

The Panthers game against the  will air on FOX at 1:00 p.m.

The rookie linebacker didn't practice this week because of a shoulder injury, and will miss the Cowboys game. 

Veteran defensive end A'Shawn Robinson is having a career year as a pass-rusher, a perfect marriage of opportunity, scheme and pure will. 

Panthers receiver Xavier Legette plans to have surgery on his wrist this offseason. But still says any injury is no excuse for his drop against the Eagles. 

Running back Jonathon Brooks will begin his second straight rehab for a torn ACL. The rookie is choosing to see the silver lining, of being familiar with the process and staying a part of his team. 

The fifth-round cornerback has impressed by making some plays, but also with how quickly he's picking things up.

The rookie linebacker missed his second straight day of practice with a shoulder injury, as they prepare for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

That team with a first-year head coach turned a December hot streak into a Super Bowl run the following year, creating an obvious parallel for what this year's Panthers team is trying to do.