Carolina Panthers

Jaelan Phillips

LB

Phillips aggravated a hamstring injury during the Panthers' Week 6 win over the Eagles. The injury prevented him from practicing during Week 7 prep, and his absence means Princely Umanmielen will likely start opposite Patrick Jones at the edge rusher position. Phillips' next chance to play is Thursday against the Packers at Lambeau Field.

Monroe Freeling

OT

questionable

Devin Lloyd

LB

Lloyd was responsible for one of the Panthers' three sacks in Week 6, with the fifth-year linebacker taking down Tanner McKee in the third quarter for a six-yard loss. Lloyd is up to 2.0 sacks through four games, which matches his career high that he set in 2024 with the Jaguars across 16 regular-season games.

Bobby Okereke

LB

Okereke led the Panthers in both combined and solo tackles in Week 6, and he set the tone early for the defense by sacking Tanner McKee on the Eagles' first offensive play of the game. It was Okereke's first sack of the season and matches his total across 17 regular-season games with the Giants in 2025. The veteran linebacker is up to 34 tackles (21 solo), four pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble through five regular-season games.

Thomas Incoom

LB

Incoom was unable to practice all week due to a calf injury that he picked up against the Eagles in Week 6, and his next chance to play is Thursday against the Packers. The Panthers will have less edge depth Sunday because of the absences of both Incoom and Jaelan Phillips (hamstring).