North Charlotte Today

The Carolina Panthers will face the Arizona Cardinals without rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette, who is sidelined due to a groin injury sustained in last week's game against Dallas. Additionally, veteran safety Jordan Fuller is inactive this week after starting all eight games he was available for this season. Fuller had previously missed six games because of a hamstring injury.

Rookie Demani Richardson is expected to step into Fuller's role in the starting lineup. On the offensive line, Cade Mays will not play due to an illness affecting his position group. Brady Christensen is anticipated to continue as the starting center in Mays' absence.

Other Panthers players listed as inactive include cornerbacks Shemar Bartholomew and Akayleb Evans, wide receiver Velus Jones Jr., and offensive lineman Brandon Walton. Meanwhile, veteran David Moore has cleared concussion protocol and will take Legette's place at wide receiver.

To bolster their running back options, Mike Boone has been elevated this week.

The Cardinals have also announced their list of inactive players: wide receiver Xavier Weaver, left tackle Paris Johnson Jr., linebacker Mack Wilson Sr., running back Trey Benson, safety Jammie Robinson, offensive lineman Christian Jones, and tight end Travis Vokolek.