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Carolina RB Brad Hoover, RB Tyrell Sutton, 3rd QB A.J. Feeley, DB Chris Harris, LB Na'il Diggs and DL Everette Brown are inactive for Monday night against Dallas.

The Carolina Panthers have placed starting defensive tackle Maake Kemoeatu on injured reserve, ending his season the same day he underwent surgery on his torn right Achilles' tendon. Kemoeatu was injured minutes into Carolina's first training camp practice Monday. Kemoeatu said Tuesday he was holding out hope of returning for the last month of the season, but the Panthers likely couldn't hold a roster spot that long.

Achilles' - IR. Out for the season

Carolina WR Muhsin Muhammad, who missed Week 8 at Arizona, remained on the practice report in preparation for Week 9 at New Orleans. Muhammad continues to deal with a knee injury and was held out of practice all week. He is considered questionable for the game.

Knee - Questionable for Week 9 at New Orleans

The Panthers' list of inactives for Week 8 at Arizona includes TE Dante Rosario, DB Charles Godfrey, RB Tyrell Sutton, DL Nick Hayden and QB A.J. Feeley.

The Chargers cut a number of players Saturday to get down to the 53-man roster limit. Released were: LB Eric Bakhtiari, WR Gary Banks, LB Darry Beckwith, CB Simeon Castille, DE Andre Coleman, TE Charles Davis, DE Keith Grennan, LB James Holt, DT Rashaad Jackson, FB Billy Latsko, WR Charly Martin, RB Kestahn Moore, DT Ian Scott, CB Antonio Smith and TE Kory Sperry.

DB Charles Godfrey knocked the ball loose from Selvin young and DL Tyler Branton fell on the ball on Sunday in Week 15 against the Broncos.

Panthers DB Richard Marshall had his second interception of the season to go along with three solo tackles Week 8 at Arizona. He had only one in 16 games last year.

The Gaston Gazette reports that Panthers DT Damione Lewis had surgery to repair a rotator cuff in his shoulder and will undergo months of rehab. He's not expected to be cleared to play until just before the start of training camp next July.

The Panthers' list of inactives for Week 8 at Arizona includes TE Dante Rosario, DB Charles Godfrey, RB Tyrell Sutton, DL Nick Hayden and QB A.J. Feeley.

Ankle - Questionable for Week 9 at New Orleans

Panthers WR Steve Smith scored his first touchdown Week 8 at Arizona, catching a short pass in the second quarter and taking in 50 yards for the score. He finished with only three catches for 56 yards. He also had a 17-yard run.

The Chiefs have traded DT Tank Tyler to the Carolina Panthers for an undisclosed draft pick in 2010.

The Panthers have re-signed restricted free agent safety Nate Salley and linebacker James Anderson to one-year deals worth $1.01 million apiece. Both players were offered the low tender by Carolina and did not receive offers from other teams. Clubs would have had to surrender a third-round draft pick to sign Anderson and a fourth-rounder to get Salley. Anderson and Salley contributed primarily on special teams last season.

The Burlington County Times reports that the Eagles won't have the chance to re-sign QB A.J. Feeley because the Panthers have picked him up. He's expected to take a backup role in Carolina after the foot injury to Panthers backup Josh McCown in Week 1. ESPN reports that McCown is out for the season.

Foot - IR. Out for the season

The Buccaneers have released underachieving wide receiver Dexter Jackson, a second-round draft pick out of Appalachian State in 2008. He appeared in the first seven games of last season, primarily as a kick returner with limited success before losing the kick return job to undrafted free agent Clifton Smith, who went on become a Pro Bowl selection. The Bucs announced the move before practice Monday. Jackson didn't have any receptions as a rookie and has been slowed this preseason by an ankle injury.

Rookie DE Everette Brown, who missed the Dallas game, said he has a high left ankle sprain. He first hurt his ankle in the season opener, then aggravated it in practice last week. Brown said he hopes to be ready for Washington Oct. 11.

Panthers QB Matt Moore got to play much of the fourth quarter Week 8 at Arizona after starter Jake Delhomme left the game with a chest contusion. The Panthers didn't ask Moore to do much other than hand off, though. He threw one incompletion and took a knee at the end, finishing with minus-1 yards rushing.

Panthers LB Thomas Davis recorded his second interception of the season Week 8 at Arizona, setting a career high. He also had seven tackles, including four solo. He entered the season with only one interception in his career.

Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles' tendon) returned to practice Thursday, which is his customary routine after sitting out Wednesday. He is expected to play in Week 9 at New Orleans although he was listed as questionable for the game on Friday, practicing in full again Friday.

Achilles' - Questionable for Week 9 at New Orleans

The Panthers' list of inactives for Week 8 at Arizona includes TE Dante Rosario, DB Charles Godfrey, RB Tyrell Sutton, DL Nick Hayden and QB A.J. Feeley.

Carolina LB Jon Beason (knee) is active for Sunday at Tampa Bay.

The Panthers are likely to be without SS Chris Harris on Sunday at Atlanta. Harris missed his third straight day of practice today with a knee injury and is listed as doubtful. Quinton Teal would likely get the start in his place.

The Carolina Panthers have signed defensive tackle Antwon Burton to replace Louis Leonard, who broke his left ankle in Sunday's loss to Atlanta and was placed on injured reserve. Burton is Carolina's latest big body to help fill the hole at defensive tackle after Maake Kemoeatu ruptured his Achilles' tendon in training camp.

Ankle - IR. Out for the season

The Buccaneers released CB Kyle Arrington, DT Chris Bradwell, K Matt Bryant, DE Jarriett Buie, S Steve Cargile, WR Patrick Carter, FB Jameel Cook, DT Rashaad Duncan, WR Cortez Hankton, DE Louis Holmes, RB Kareem Huggins, CB Darrell Hunter, WR Marcus Maxwell, S Donte Nicholson, TE Jason Pociask, TE Ryan Purvis, LB Bo Ruud and WR Mario Urrutia on Saturday to get down to the 53-man roster.

The Panthers visit the Saints in Week 9, and DeAngelo Williams' Fantasy owners will be hoping the RB can repeat the form he showed in the last meeting with New Orleans, when he racked up 178 yards rushing. New Orleans is a much better defense this season though, as they rank 11th vs. the run. The Saints have allowed nine scores on the ground.

Panthers DL Hollis Thomas tackled RB Fred Jackson in the end zone for a safety in the second quarter Week 7 against the Bills. Thomas finished with four tackles, two solo.

Carolina QB Jake Delhomme (chest) proved he was fine to play Week 9 at New Orleans by going through a full practiceall week. Delhomme was taken to a hospital after being hit in the chest in Week 8 but results came back negative and he should be fine for the game Sunday. In two games against the Saints last year, Delhomme completed 14 passes in each for 195 and 250 yards and combined for three touchdowns and no interceptions. In fact, in his last five games against the Saints he's thrown eight touchdowns and just one pick. Delhomme is considered probable for the team's Week 9 game.

Chest - Probable for Week 9 at New Orleans

On Wednesday, the Panthers put DE Julius Peppers on Injured Reserve. Taking Peppers' place on the roster is kicker Rhys Lloyd, signed from Baltimore's practice squad to give Carolina a stronger leg for kickoffs. John Kasay has a league-low two touchbacks and has put five kickoffs out of bounds. The Panthers also signed receiver Travis Taylor, who played briefly with St. Louis and Oakland this season. Taylor replaces center Justin Hartwig, who was placed on Injured Reserve Monday with a knee injury. The Panthers added two players to the practice squad on Wednesday: former Wake Forest safety Patrick Ghee and defensive back Eddie Canonico, who has played in the Arena Football League.

Panthers DL Julius Peppers, who entered the game with five sacks in his last three, made even more noise Week 8 at Arizona with an interception that he returned for a touchdown in the second quarter. He also had a sack -- one of his two tackles on the day -- and forced a fumble.

Panthers DB Captain Munnerlyn, who mostly contributes on special teams, left Week 7 against the Bills in the fourth quarter with leg cramps. He finished the game with two tackles, one solo.

Panthers K Rhys Lloyd, RB Mike Goodson, RB Tony Fiammetta and WR Kenny Moore didn't record offensive statistics Week 8 at Arizona.

Concussion - Questionable for Week 9 at New Orleans

Panthers PK John Kasay was held out of practice on Thursday and Friday due to a left groin pull. He is considered questionable for the team's Week 9 game at New Orleans.

Left groin - Questionable for Week 9 at New Orleans

Panthers K Rhys Lloyd, RB Mike Goodson, RB Tony Fiammetta and WR Kenny Moore didn't record offensive statistics Week 8 at Arizona.

Panthers K Rhys Lloyd, RB Mike Goodson, RB Tony Fiammetta and WR Kenny Moore didn't record offensive statistics Week 8 at Arizona.

To get down to the league-mandated 53-man roster, the Panthers parted ways with the following players: WR Larry Beavers, RB DeCori Birmingham, DL Casper Brinkley, QB Hunter Cantwell, WR Jason Chery, S Paul Chiara, DB D.J. Clark, TE Andrew Davie, DT Marlon Favorite, DB Joe Fields, LB Anthony Heygood, DT George Hypolite, LB Mortty Ivy, S Kevin Kaesviharn, RB Jamall Lee, LB Jeremy Leman, WR Kevin McMahan, WR Marcus Monk and LB Kelvin Smith.

Panthers TE Gary Barnidge, who came out of nowhere with three catches for 77 yards last week, had just one catch for 7 yards Week 8 at Arizona.

Panthers K Rhys Lloyd, RB Mike Goodson, RB Tony Fiammetta and WR Kenny Moore didn't record offensive statistics Week 8 at Arizona.

Panthers DB Chris Harris sounds like he'll be back on the field Sunday after missing three games with a knee sprain. When asked on Thursday if he'll be ready to play against Washington, Harris laughed and said, "I'm leaning toward that way. I'm getting out there and getting comfortable." Harris was listed as probable for the game on Friday.

Carolina listed the following players as inactive for Week 6 at Tampa Bay: 3rd QB A.J. Feeley, RB Tyrell Sutton, DB C.J. Wilson, RB Mike Goodson, LB Hilee Taylor and DL Nick Hayden.

Carolina listed the following players as inactive for Week 6 at Tampa Bay: 3rd QB A.J. Feeley, RB Tyrell Sutton, DB C.J. Wilson, RB Mike Goodson, LB Hilee Taylor and DL Nick Hayden.

Panthers rookie DB Sherrod Martin recorded the first two interceptions of his career Week 8 at Arizona. He also had four tackles, three solo. He entered the game with only three tackles all season.

Panthers WR Dwayne Jarrett, getting a start with Muhsin Muhammad sidelined by a knee injury, had two catches for 22 yards Week 8 at Arizona. He has only five catches all season.

Carolina DL Charles Johnson recorded four tackles and two sacks of QB Josh Johnson in a Week 6 win over Tampa Bay. Johnson now has two sacks on the year as these were his first two.

Panthers LB Dan Connor will take the reps with the first-team defense while Jon Beason heals up with a knee injury sustained in Saturday's preseason game at Miami. Connor has played exceptionally well this preseason. He had seven tackles Saturday night after leading the team with eight tackles in Week 1 against the Giants.

The Vikings released DB Colt Anderson, QB John David Booty, FB Nehemiah Broughton, DE Martail Burnett, DE Otis Grigsby, S De’von Hall, LB David Herron, DT Antoine Holmes, RB Ian Johnson, DT Tremaine Johnson, CB Marcus McCauley, TE Garrett Mills, WR Nick Moore, TE Jake Nordin, WR Vinny Perretta, DB Marcus Walker and WR Bobby Williams on Saturday.

To get down to the league-mandated 53-man roster, the Panthers parted ways with the following players: WR Larry Beavers, RB DeCori Birmingham, DL Casper Brinkley, QB Hunter Cantwell, WR Jason Chery, S Paul Chiara, DB D.J. Clark, TE Andrew Davie, DT Marlon Favorite, DB Joe Fields, LB Anthony Heygood, DT George Hypolite, LB Mortty Ivy, S Kevin Kaesviharn, RB Jamall Lee, LB Jeremy Leman, WR Kevin McMahan, WR Marcus Monk and LB Kelvin Smith.

Panthers TE Jeff King caught one pass for 5 yards Week 8 at Arizona. He has no more than three receptions in any game this season.

The Charlotte Observer reports that Steve Smith could return punts in Week 1 against Philadelphia. According to the report, coach John Fox would not say who will return punts, but did say the candidates include Smith and Chris Gamble.

To get down to the league-mandated 53-man roster, the Panthers parted ways with the following players: WR Larry Beavers, RB DeCori Birmingham, DL Casper Brinkley, QB Hunter Cantwell, WR Jason Chery, S Paul Chiara, DB D.J. Clark, TE Andrew Davie, DT Marlon Favorite, DB Joe Fields, LB Anthony Heygood, DT George Hypolite, LB Mortty Ivy, S Kevin Kaesviharn, RB Jamall Lee, LB Jeremy Leman, WR Kevin McMahan, WR Marcus Monk and LB Kelvin Smith.

The Panthers placed DT Corvey Irvin on injured reserve with a knee injury.

Knee - IR. Out for the season

The Panthers listed QB Matt Moore, WR D.J. Hackett, DB C.J. Wilson, LB Landon Johnson, WR Kenny Moore and DL Darwin Walker among their inactives for Week 12 at Atlanta.

Shoulder - Questionable for Week 9 at New Orleans

Carolina FB Brad Hoover has been ruled out of the team's Week 9 game at New Orleans with an ankle injury.

Ankle - Out for Week 9 at New Orleans

Panthers TE Dante Rosario (knee) was unable to practice all week as the team prepares for its Week 9 matchup at New Orleans. He is considered questionable for the game.

Knee - Questionable for Week 9 at New Orleans

Panthers DB Dante Wesley, who missed Week 7 against the Bills because of a suspension, returned with one solo tackle Week 8 at Arizona.

The Panthers' list of inactives for Week 8 at Arizona includes TE Dante Rosario, DB Charles Godfrey, RB Tyrell Sutton, DL Nick Hayden and QB A.J. Feeley.