Panthers' Curtis Samuel: Cleared for some workouts

Samuel (chest) was cleared to participate in limited workouts Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Samuel will remain listed as a non-participant in practice, but it might not be long before he's deemed ready for limited sessions. Still recovering from a procedure to address an irregular heartbeat, Samuel is likely trending toward a third consecutive absence Sunday against the Bengals. Once Samuel is ready to make his season debut, he'll likely fill a minor role in the offense as a depth receiver and gadget player.