Rico Dowdle Cleared to Play in Week 18 After Full Practice Participation

Panthers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) has been cleared to play in Week 18, as he was not listed on the final injury report. After being held out of practice on Wednesday, Dowdle participated fully on both Thursday and Friday, indicating his toe injury is no longer a concern for Saturday's game against the Buccaneers. In their Week 16 matchup against Tampa Bay, Dowdle recorded 29 rushing yards on nine carries, with Carolina's offense favoring the pass.