Andy Levitre – Noteworthy – Injury
OG Andy Levitre left the game with an injured left elbow and is questionable for the New Orleans game. He missed time during training camp with a triceps injury. His status will be updated on Wednesday.
Brian Poole – Noteworthy – Injury
CB Brian Poole was limited in practice last week with an ankle issue and not cleared until Friday. He responded with seven tackles, six solo, and sacked Cam Newton for a 12-yard loss on a corner blitz.
Calvin Ridley – Noteworthy
WR Calvin Ridley, the team’s 2018 first-round draft choice, got his most extensive amount of playing time. Ridley caught four passes on five targets for 64 yards, including his first touchdowns. Ridley also returned two kickoffs for a 25-yard average.
Derrick Shelby – Noteworthy – Injury
DE Derrick Shelby has a groin injury suffered early in the Carolina game. His status will be updated on Wednesday.
Devonta Freeman – Noteworthy – Injury
RB Devonta Freeman is listed as day-to-day while he recovers from a right knee contusion. He was injured in the first quarter of the Eagles game.
Duke Riley – Noteworthy
LB Duke Riley moved from the outside to the middle and replaced the injured Deion Jones. The second-year player from LSU shared the team lead with nine tackles, seven of them solo stops.
Takkarist McKinley – Noteworthy – Injury
DE Takk McKinley’s status is uncertain for Sunday’s game against New Orleans. He suffered a groin injury in the final minutes of the Carolina game. His status will be updated on Wednesday.
Tevin Coleman – Noteworthy
RB Tevin Coleman rushed for 107 yards on Sunday, ending the Panthers’ streak of 21 consecutive games without a 100-yard rusher.