The Carolina Panthers are getting a few big pieces back for today's huge NFC South showdown.
Outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips, who was listed as questionable on Friday due to a hamstring injury, is active for this afternoon's matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Phillips missed the past three games after sustaining his setback in the Week 6 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
He'll be joined in uniform by starting left guard Damien Lewis. Lewis was sidelined for the previous two outings with a knee injury and entered the weekend without a game designation.
Wide receiver Xavier Legette (hamstring) will also make his return following a six-game absence.
Among those who won't hit the field is cornerback Will Lee III (hamstring). Running back Jonathon
Brooks (groin), offensive lineman Brady Christensen (hamstring) and fellow cornerback Mike Jackson (groin) have been ruled out as well.
Here's the full list of inactives for the Panthers:
- QB Haynes King (Emergency QB)
- RB AJ Dillon
- TE Ja'Tavion Sanders
- C Sam Hecht
- DT TeRah Edwards
- ILB Bobby Okereke
- CB Will Lee III
And for the host Saints:
- QB Zach Wilson (Emergency QB)
- RB CJ Donaldson
- OT Taliese Fuaga
- C Eric McCoy
- LB Jaylan Ford
- S Mike Reid
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This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: Panthers Week 10 inactives: A big piece on defense returns vs. Saints
