Overview
- The Panthers' Friday injury report lists running back Rico Dowdle as cleared to play after he returned on a limited basis Thursday.
- Dowdle did not practice Wednesday with a quadriceps issue, which head coach Dave Canales said was a planned rest and treatment day.
- Team reporting notes Dowdle leads the NFC and ranks third in the NFL with 788 rushing yards this season.
- Two Panthers were ruled out on Friday's report, with linebacker Trevin Wallace dealing with a shoulder injury after being forecast to miss the week.
- Defensive tackle Derrick Brown practiced fully on Thursday following a limited listing the day prior.