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Defensive signal-caller Devin Lloyd didn't practice on Wednesday, so Bobby Okereke and Tyrel Dodson spent the day as if they might have to do that job on Sunday. Neither of them has been here four weeks.

Plus, a return of an old friend at returner, and the challenge of facing two dynamic rookie receivers in Cleveland.

The Panthers were without linebacker Devin Lloyd, outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips, and safety Nick Scott on Wednesday, along with reserve linebacker Claudin Cherelus as they began preparations for Sunday's trip to Cleveland.

See where national media outlets rank the Panthers ahead of Week 3 against the Browns.

The Panthers linebacker earned the honor for the second time in his career after a dominant performance in the win over the Falcons.

The Panthers placed the third-year running back on injured reserve Wednesday, which will sideline him for at least the next four weeks. They filled his roster spot by signing safety and special teamer Isaiah Simmons.

From two teams in the division notching their first win, one getting off to a historic start (and not the good kind), and another club finally getting good news on an important front, here's everything that happened around the rest of the division in ...

The Carolina Panthers have released their depth chart for the Week 3 game versus the Cleveland Browns.

Everybody was in a better mood this week for some reason. But the work has to stay the same. So this week, we talk defense, running back depth, XL making big plays, Hall of Fame voting, and more.

The team added the former Panthers returner and receiver to the practice squad on Tuesday, adding some depth at a position of need after Jalen Coker returned punts last week in Atlanta.