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McMillan was a DNP on Wednesday but was upgraded to a full participant on Thursday and Friday. The rookie receiver is officially off the injury report and good to go for Sunday’s pivotal Week 16 matchup against the Bucs. McMillan profiles as a low-end WR2 after failing to top 43 yards for three straight weeks. The Panthers also listed OG Damien Lewis, CB Jaycee Horn, and OT Taylor Moton as good to go for Sunday’s game.

The Panthers didn’t open Zavala’s 21-day return window until this week, but the third-year guard was listed as a full participant in all three practices. Players who log a full week of practice tend to suit up come game day, so it’s possible this questionable designation is more cautious optimism than anything else. In addition to Zavala the Panthers also listed OG Damien Lewis (oblique), OT Taylor Moton (knee), S Nick Scott (groin), and LB Trevin Wallace (shoulder) as questionable for Week 9.

Moton left the Panthers’ Week 8 loss to the Bills with the knee issue and did not return. A DNP to start the week puts him on the wrong side of questionable for Sunday’s game against the Packers. Yosh Nijman will take his spot in the lineup if he can’t suit up.

Moton had previously missed games this season with an elbow injury. He is now on the sideline in street clothes, which is never a good sign. The Panthers are now without both of their starting offensive tackles.

The Panthers continue to take hits to their offensive line, with Moton being the latest starter to be sidelined following injuries to C Austin Corbett and RG Robert Hunt earlier this season. Moton has started all five games for the Panthers at right tackle this season, earning a PFF blocking grade of 73.7 while allowing 13 pressures and two sacks. Backup Yosh Nijman is listed behind Moton on the depth chart and will presumably draw the start on Sunday against the Cowboys. In addition to Moton, the Panthers have also ruled out CB Akayleb Evans (hamstring) and DT Tershawn Wharton (toe) for Sunday’s game.

Moton is now under contract through the 2027 season. The veteran tackle has spent his entire eight-year career with the Panthers, starting every game he’s appeared in since 2018. Moton missed three games in 2024 due to a triceps injury and a knee injury, but hadn’t missed a game in his career prior to Week 6 of last season. A true Iron Man of the sport, Moton earned a PFF pass-blocking grade of 80.6 last season, allowing just 14 pressures and one sack on 538 pass blocking snaps. His new deal comes with $40 million in guaranteed money.

Horn was a DNP all week and seems highly unlikely to play despite a doubtful tag that leaves an ounce of optimism. Horn played through a groin injury last week, but this week’s hip injury is likely going to prove too much to play through. In addition to Horn, OT Taylor Moton (knee) is also doubtful, while linebacker Josey Jewell (concussion/quad) and cornerback Chau Smith-Wade (illness/chest) have both been ruled out.

Moton left Week 5 with the triceps injury and has missed the Panthers’ subsequent two games. Yosh Nijman has taken over at right tackle but will return to the bench once Moton is healthy. Moton’s return will be a step in the right direction for a struggling Carolina offense.

Moton Will now miss a second-straight game with his triceps injury, paving the way for Yosh Nijman to start in Week 7 if he can go. Nijman is also listed as questionable with a knee injury, as the Panthers are currently dealing with multiple injuries along the o-line.

Moton missed Week 6 with the injury and looks unlikely to make his return in Week 7. He is currently considered week-to-week. Yosh Nijman will start at right tackle until Moton is healthy.