Marquis Haynes Sr. is only Panthers player ruled out for Sunday versus the Bucs; two more starters are considered doubtful

The seasonal illness continues to move around, but the Panthers got a number of players back on the field and doing more in Thursday's practice.

Between injuries and illnesses, they were running a little short at wide receiver in Wednesday's practice heading into the regular season finale against the Bucs.

The Panthers escaped the week relatively healthy, but one player will be out for Sunday vs. Jaguars

They got everyone on the field Friday who had been out sick, but special teamer Sam Franklin is part of a group of three players listed as questionable this week.

Ian Thomas practiced for the second straight day on a limited basis after missing last week's game, getting them a little closer to a depth chart there.

They were running short on outside linebackers in practice Wednesday, as Brian Burns led a long list of players out with illnesses

The Panthers ruled three players out this week, and are battling a seasonal illness which has four players listed as questionable, among the other injury concerns.

Hayden Hurst remains in the concussion protocol, and Ian Thomas was out for the second straight day of work Thursday.

The veteran pass-rusher was sidelined Wednesday with an ankle injury, among a number of players not practicing in advance of Sunday's game against the Falcons.

The Panthers will be without the veteran defensive end this week against the Saints, while Hurst remains in the concussion protocol.

The Panthers were down to two tight ends last week, but got continued work out of a few of them Thursday, getting them closer to full strength.