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Week 18 Wednesday Injury Report: Getting some guys back

Dec 31, 2025 at 02:03 PM

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Darin Gantt

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CHARLOTTE — The Panthers continued to get guys back on the field Wednesday, as they prepare for the (potentially) playoff-deciding regular season finale at Tampa Bay.

Running back Rico Dowdle (toe) and linebacker Krys Barnes (back) were listed as full participants on Wednesday, after they were held out of Tuesday's walk-through.

The Panthers were still without linebacker Claudin Cherelus (calf/ankle), cornerback Robert Rochell (concussion), and tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (fibula).

Defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (hamstring) was a full participant for the second day in a row, along with guard Robert Hunt (biceps) and wide receiver David Moore (elbow).

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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