Punter Johnny Hekker and outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney were limited participants Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice.

Punter Johnny Hekker and outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney did not participate in Wednesday's practice as they prepare for the Chargers.

The Panthers won't have veterans Tommy Tremble and Ian Thomas for the opener against the Saints this week.

The Panthers were without veterans Tommy Tremble and Ian Thomas during Thursday's practice in preparation for the opener against the Saints.

Tommy Tremble and Ian Thomas did not participate in Wednesday's practice in advance of this week's trip to New Orleans.

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.