The starting running back was held out for the second straight day with a calf issue, and was one of four players to not participate in Thursday's practice as they prepare for the Dolphins.

The Panthers opened the work week with a walk-through, so the participation report is an estimation, and five players were listed as not practicing.

The Panthers will be without both Patrick Jones II and DJ Wonnum this week, along with tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders and wide receiver Xavier Legette. Three others are questionable.

The starting running back was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice, but the Panthers got a couple of guys back who did not practice on Wednesday.

The Panthers held seven players out of practice, with a few clumps at certain positions as they returned to the practice field in advance of the trip to New England.

The veteran outside linebacker and the defensive tackle missed practice for the third straight day, and won't be available for Sunday's game against the Falcons. Xavier Legette is listed as questionable.

Defensive tackle Bobby Brown III and safety Tre'von Moehrig were held out on Thursday, while Tershawn Wharton and Patrick Jones II missed their second straight day.

The veteran outside linebacker and defensive lineman did not participate in Wednesday's practice, as the Panthers began their preparations for the Falcons.

Left tackle Ikem Ekwonu was a limited participant in Friday's practice. Defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton has been ruled out this week.

Left tackle Ikem Ekwonu was again a limited participant in practice, and defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton is the only player missing from practice.

The veteran defensive tackle is expected to miss some time after a hamstring injury in the opener. But left tackle Ikem Ekwonu was back in uniform and practicing on Wednesday.