The defensive end did not practice Friday because of an ankle issue, putting his status for the regular season finale up in the air.

Defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis remains out with a back issue, and Brian Burns was added to the report but was a full participant in practice.

The team remains mostly healthy entering the final game of the season against the Saints, though the veteran defensive tackle did not practice.

The Panthers will play the Buccaneers Sunday with the playoffs on the line without their top cornerback, and three other players are questionable.

The defensive end was added to the report, but most of the news on Thursday was good heading into their playoff-essential game against the Buccaneers.

A couple of key offensive pieces had a day off, and Jaycee Horn was held out after wrist surgery, as the Panthers prepare for this week's game with the Bucs.

No Panthers players have injury statuses heading into Saturday's game with the Lions, which is good news coming down the stretch.

The cornerback said he planned to play this week against the Lions, and the rest of the injury report is a short one for the Panthers.

CJ Henderson was a full participant in the first practice this week, but Jaycee Horn was limited as they begin preparations for the Lions game.

The leading wideout was listed as a limited participant Friday after going full the rest of the week; two others are listed as questionable for the Steelers game.

He was in uniform and practicing Wednesday after getting tests on his ankle, a good sign heading into Sunday's game against the Steelers.

The Panthers are reasonably healthy entering Sunday's game at Seattle, and a number of key players were cleared on the final report of the week.