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Looking likely to return in Week 17 Legette (hip/wrist), who is questionable to face the Buccaneers on Sunday, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Legette missed his first game of the season last Sunday against Arizona, but he appears to be trending in the right direction toward a return after logging limited practice sessions both Thursday and Friday. The rookie wideout has been inconsistent throughout the campaign, but his presence would boost a Panthers wideout corps that isn't deep. If Legette does play Sunday, Jalen Coker would likely slide back to the No. 3 wideout role, while David Moore could be on the field less often after logging 89 percent of Carolina's defensive snaps last weekend against the Cardinals.

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Placed on IR The Panthers placed Smith-Wade (illness) on injured reserve Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.

Impact With only two games left in the regular season, Carolina will err on the side of caution with Smith-Wade's illness and sit him out the remainder of the way. In his absence, the likes of Caleb Farley, Dane Jackson, Shemar Bartholomew and Akayleb Evans are candidates to fill in at the slot cornerback position.

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Inked to active roster The Panther signed Plummer to the active roster Sunday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Plummer was elevated to the Panthers' active roster in Week 8 for a one-game stint and has been with the practice squad since. Former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young is expected to be under center and backed up by veteran Andy Dalton. Thus, Plummer will serve as the No. 3 option under center.

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Joins active roster The Panthers have signed Boone to their active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact With fellow running back Chuba Hubbard (calf) having landed on injured reserve, Boone will be needed for the Panthers' final two regular season games. Per Gantt, Boone and Raheem Blackshear are in line handle backfield duties in Hubbard's absence, a context that makes Boone worth a roster dart for those scrambling for Week 17 running back help.

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Panthers' 1,000-yard rusher Chuba Hubbard (calf) on IR for final two games

Chuba Hubbard's season is over after the Panthers placed their leading rusher on IR on Saturday with a strained calf.

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Panthers' 1,000-yard rusher Chuba Hubbard (calf) on IR for final two games

Lands on IR Hubbard (calf/knee) has been placed on IR by the Panthers, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Hubbard, who was limited at practice Friday, was initially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. However, after practice Hubbard noted that he was dealing with some pain, and an MRI Friday night revealed a Grade 2 calf strain. With Hubbard sidelined for Carolina's final two games, Raheem Blackshear, as well as practice squad members Mike Boone and Emani Bailey are next up for the team's backfield work. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Blackshear and Boone (pending his elevation) are likely to share RB duties versus Tampa Bay.

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Panthers place 1,000-yard rusher Chuba Hubbard on IR for final 2 games with strained calf

The Carolina Panthers have shut down leading rusher Chuba Hubbard for the final two games of the season because of a strained calf

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On track for added work With Chuba Hubbard (calf/knee) slated to be placed on IR, Blackshear is in line to see added work during the Panthers' final two regular season games, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports...

Impact Aside from Hubbard, Blackshear is currently the only other running back on the Panthers' 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, but Mike Boone and Emani Bailey are on the team's practice squad, with Schefter noting Saturday that Blackshear and Boone (pending his elevation) are likely to share backfield work in Week 17.

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Expected to land on IR The Panthers are expected to place Hubbard -- who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers -- on injured reserve due to a calf and knee injury, Adam Schef...

Impact Per Pelissero, the injury that is slated to lead to the anticipated roster move is not considered major, but the 4-11 Panthers, who are not in playoff contention, don't want to make it worse. In Hubbard's looming absence for the team's final two games, Raheem Blackshear is on track to see an expanded role, with Mike Boone and Emani Bailey candidates to be elevated from Carolina's practice squad.

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Questionable to face Tampa Bay Wonnum (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucs.

Impact After logging a full practice Wednesday, Wonnum was limited Thursday and Friday. He missed the first nine games of the season and has been dealing with injuries much of the year. Wonnum has played in each of the last six contests, logging 27 tackles (15 solo), including 4.0 sacks, and one forced fumble as the team's top edge rusher.

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Out for Week 17 Smith-Wade (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucs.

Impact Smith-Wade has taken over as Carolina's slot corner in recent weeks and has started each of the last three games. With Jaycee Horn (wrist) listed as doubtful, the Panthers look like they'll be down two of their top three cornerbacks Sunday, leaving Michael Jackson, Dane Jackson and Caleb Farley atop the depth chart.

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Questionable for Week 17 Clowney (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucs.

Impact Clowney logged a full practice Wednesday, DNP on Thursday, and was then upgraded to a limited session Friday. The 31-year-old edge rusher has dealt with ankle, shoulder and knee injuries all season and has missed a total of three contests. Across 12 contests, Clowney has recorded 40 tackles (22 solo), including seven TFLs and 3.5 sacks, and three pass breakups.

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Doubtful to face Tampa Bay Horn (hip) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bucs.

Impact Horn logged a trio of DNPs in practice this week and is unlikely to be available to face Mike Evans and the Bucs in Week 17. It will be Horn's first missed game of the season. Slot CB Chau Smith-Wade (chest/illness) has also been ruled out, so it looks like Carolina will be down to Michael Jackson, Dane Jackson and Caleb Farley at cornerback.

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Questionable for Week 17 Robinson (knee/illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucs.

Impact Robinson trended backward in terms of practice participation this week, going from full Wednesday to limited Thursday to DNP on Friday. The Panthers already have three defensive linemen on injured reserve. If Robinson is unable to play Sunday, LaBryan Ray, Jaden Crumedy and Sam Roberts would be left to soak up the snaps on each side of NT Shy Tuttle.

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Out for Week 17 Jewell (neck/head/quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucs.

Impact Carolina is dipping deep into its reserves for help at linebacker this late into the season. With Jewell out for Week 17, he joins Trevin Wallace (shoulder/IR), Shaq Thompson (Achilles/IR) and Claudin Cherelus (toe/IR) on the sidelines. The Panthers are down to Jacoby Windmon, Jon Rhattigan and Chandler Wooten as their healthy linebackers ahead of a date with Bucky Irving.

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Cleared to play Week 17 Tremble (shoulder/back) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bucs.

Impact Tremble should once again lead the Panthers' tight end group in playing time for Week 17 after he played 75 percent of the offensive snaps last week against the Cardinals. Tremble hasn't been a reliable source of fantasy production this season, as he's currently the overall TE38 in PPR points per game.

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Questionable for Week 17 Legette (hip/wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest at Tampa Bay.

Impact Legette was a full participant at Tuesday's "half speed" practice, which was reflected on Wednesday's injury report. Having said that, he followed it up with back-to-back limited sessions to end Week 17 prep, leaving a cloud over his availability for Sunday. Coach Dave Canales told David Newton of ESPN.com on Friday that Legette and other questionable Panthers are expected to play this weekend, but that won't be confirmed, one way or another, until approximately 90 minutes before a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

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Clear for Week 17 Thielen (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.

Impact The Panthers placed a cap on Thielen's practice reps Thursday and Friday due to a hamstring issue, but it won't stop him from being available to the Panthers offense Week 17. He'll be facing a banged-up Buccaneers secondary Sunday that he took for eight catches (on 10 targets) for 99 yards and one touchdown back in Week 13.

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Status in question for Sunday Hubbard (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

Impact Hubbard's listed DNP on Wednesday was attributed to rest, but he's since managed a pair of limited sessions due to a knee injury, leaving his status up in the air for Week 17. The Panthers will confirm his availability, or lack thereof, about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If he's able to suit up, Hubbard will be taking on a Buccaneers defense that contained him to 43 yards on 12 carries back in Week 13.

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Panthers rookie Xavier Legette brought raccoon meat to share with teammates and media

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