CHARLOTTE — The Panthers will be without a pair of offensive starters against the Saints on Sunday.
Left tackle Ikem Ekwonu was already ruled out with an ankle injury, and tight end Tommy Tremble was on the inactive list because of his back injury.
Tremble was listed as questionable going into the game, but the team added tight end Jordan Matthews to the active roster on Saturday to add depth.
Also inactive this week are safety Jammie Robinson, cornerback Shemar Bartholomew, outside linebacker DJ Johnson, and tight end Feleipe Franks (concussion).
The Panthers are starting Brady Christensen at left tackle and Cade Mays at center to cover for Ekwonu's absence.
The Panthers elevated cornerback Caleb Farley and wide receiver Deven Thompkins from the practice squad for depth purposes. Thompkins will wear jersey number 13.
PANTHERS INACTIVES
- S Jammie Robinson
- CB Shemar Bartholomew
- OLB DJ Johnson
- LT Ikem Ekwonu
- TE Tommy Tremble
- TE Feleipe Franks
SAINTS INACTIVES
- CB Kool-Aid McKinstry
- CB Marshon Lattimore
- RB Jamaal Williams
- CB Rico Payton
- LB Jaylan Ford
- DT John Ridgeway III
- QB Spencer Rattler (designated third quarterback)
View photos of the Panthers as they arrive to Bank of America Stadium to take on the New Orleans Saints in Week 9.
