Despite a smidgeon of doubt, the Carolina Panthers will have two pretty big names in uniform for Week 15.
As expected, outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney and cornerback Jaycee Horn are active for this afternoon’s matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Both were listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report.
Clowney returns after missing out on last week’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles due to a shoulder issue. Horn, who has yet to sit out from a game this season, has been dealing with a bothersome groin.
The Panthers will not, however, have running back and return specialist Raheem Blackshear. Blackshear, whose 705 yards on kickoff returns rank second in the NFL, is down with a chest injury.
As a result, and along with the season-ending ACL tear to rookie Jonathon Brooks, Carolina elevated seventh-year rusher Mike Boone from the practice squad on Saturday. He is expected to back up starter Chuba Hubbard.
Here’s the full list of inactives on the day for the Panthers:
- CB Shemar Bartholomew
- RB Raheem Blackshear
- CB Akayleb Evans
- OL Jarrett Kingston
- DT Sam Roberts
- S Nick Scott
- ILB Trevin Wallace
And for the visiting Cowboys:
- C Cooper Beebe
- CB Trevon Diggs
- WR Ryan Flournoy
- S Juanyeh Thomas
- DE Tyrus Wheat
- RB Deuce Vaughn
