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The Panthers were still without outside linebackers Jaelan Phillips and Thomas Incoom on Thursday, but the rest of the roster participated in practice, as they prepare for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

The Panthers let tight end Mitchell Evans go back to his quarterback roots, as they try to mix it up in short-yardage and third and fourth downs. Plus more on Devin Lloyd and Bobby Okereke, and how one injury changes a lot on special teams.

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For the third time in six games, the Panthers defense is creating a game plan without being entirely certain who they'll face at quarterback on Sunday. Baker Mayfield is pushing to return to the field, but there are still markers the Bucs want to see ...

The Panthers quarterback is playing at a high level this season, but his teammates know when they see that smile, something good is usually coming. And since he leads the league in passing yards per game, there are a lot of smiles all around.

The Panthers are going to be without a pair of outside linebackers this week, as Jaelan Phillips and Thomas Incoom aren't expected to be ready for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. Plus more from Wednesday's practice.

The Panthers had four players on veteran rest days on Wednesday, as they began preparations for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers ...

See where national media outlets rank the Panthers ahead of their Week 7 against the Buccaneers.

The Panthers and Saints notched wins as the Falcons and Bucs fell in Week 6. The two NFC South wins helped contribute to an interesting historical stat in the NFL.

The team added the versatile running back and special teams player to the 53-man roster on Wednesday, as they prepare for this week's game against the Buccaneers. Plus they opened the practice window for linebacker Bam Martin-Scott.