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A pair of offensive contributors are expected to return to the field this week, which could help with the red zone issues. Plus more from the aftermath of Sunday's OT loss to the Bucs.

The Panthers made plays, but missed chances in the red zone, missed field goals, and a fumble in overtime cost them against the Buccaneers.

Ja'Tavion Sanders and Jalen Coker won't play today against the Buccaneers, as the Panthers get back to division play.

The former special teamer and kick returner will be back this weekend to hit the Keep Pounding drum, and caught up this week to talk about the 2003 team and how close it was, in many ways.

Outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney was held out of practice Thursday, along with Jalen Coker, Ja'Tavion Sanders, and Taylor Moton, who got his usual rest day.

This year's rookies are off to a promising start, but it's too soon to judge this class against some of the best groups in team history. We present a diplomatic Thanksgiving topic to debate.

Between a solid draft class and several undrafted guys making contributions, the Panthers are getting some good work from their first-year players.

Rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders won't play Sunday, but he's doing much better, Canales said. Plus planning for Vea, rivalry week and Thanksgiving.

The rookie quarterback has the gift of an even demeanor, which benefits him in his second season in the NFL. But he can admit that he actually enjoys this too, since they're making more plays now.

Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders and wide receiver Jalen Coker were among the players who did not practice Wednesday as the team prepared for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.