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The Panthers' inactives for today's game against the unbeaten Saints in the Superdome includes four players who stayed home with injuries -- fullback Brad Hoover , wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad , tight end Dante Rosario and free safety Charles Godfrey .

As Thomas Davis stood near his locker changing into his clothes, defensive tackle Hollis Thomas called over to him, "Are you OK?" Davis simply shook his head no and went back to what he was doing.

Captain Munnerlyn, the Carolina Panthers' loquacious rookie defensive back, can't remember who it was he was talking to last week.

The Panthers will be without injured outside linebacker Thomas Davis and fullback Brad Hoover for today's game against Buffalo.

Make no mistake, when the Carolina Panthers traded for defensive tackle Tank Tyler earlier this week, the goal was to add experienced depth to a still-thin position.

For all the talk about the running game, the Panthers need Steve Smith to pick up his production.

CHARLOTTE Chris Harris said the team's defense graded out much better this past Sunday against the Washington Redskins.

The Carolina Panthers made the necessary roster move Tuesday, releasing defensive tackle Antwon Burton to make room for trade acquisition Tank Tyler.

Before closing up shop tonight, here's a couple of roster-related notes: -- The Panthers have until 4 p.m. Tuesday to designate a player to release in order to make room on the 53-man active list for new DT Tank Tyler.

Bucs coach Raheem Morris said earlier this year there would be times Sims would have to be the Bucs' version of Michael Jordan.

Defensive end Stylez G. White moved into Tampa Bay's starting lineup against the Carolina Panthers, replacing Gaines Adams, who was traded to Chicago two days before Sunday's game.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason admitted Thursday that he made a mistake by saying he intended to take defensive end Julius Peppers to dinner to talk about his effort, and that the dinner never actually happened.

CHARLOTTE There are plenty of unique rules in the NFL and sometimes players don't know them, or they just forget them.

OCTOBER 11: Head coach John Fox of the Carolina Panthers watches on against the Washington Redskins at Bank of America Stadium on October 11, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

GAME: Washington at Carolina SITE: Bank of America Stadium CAPACITY: 73,778 KICKOFF: Sunday, 1 p.m. TV: FOX SERIES HISTORY: 9th regular-season meeting.

Hollis Thomas, Carolina's latest attempt to fill its giant hole at defensive tackle, had just finished his first practice with the Panthers Thursday when he was asked what he would bring to his new team.

Hollis Thomas, Carolina's latest attempt to fill its giant hole at defensive tackle, had just finished his first practice with the Panthers Thursday when he was asked what he would bring to his new team.

Hollis Thomas has signed with the Carolina Panthers , another move made by a struggling team trying to fill their void at defensive tackle.

The Associated Press MIKE CRANSTON AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE -- Jake Delhomme, move over.

Cowboys running back Marion Barber was inactive for Monday night's game against Carolina after being limited in practice because of a left quadriceps strain.