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Quarterback Cam Newton has been battling rib and ankle injuries but isn't listed on the team's injury report.
Running back DeAngelo Williams and Pro Bowl fullback Mike Tolbert practiced full on Friday and are expected to start,Wholesale Cheap Jerseys China. Williams is listed as questionable on the injury report,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping; Tolbert is probable.
The 31-year-old running back sat out last week's game against Detroit with a hamstring injury and the Panthers struggled moving the ball on the ground.
Third-string running back Fozzy Whittaker is doubtful with a quadriceps injury,NHL Jerseys From China.
That's good news for unbeaten Carolina considering the Steelers (1-1) rank 29th in the league against the run after two games and allowed 157 yards rushing in a 26-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens last week.
The Panthers are looking for their first 3-0 start since 2003,Sale NFL Jerseys, the year they went to the Super Bowl.
Williams had a strong debut in the season opener, rushing for 72 yards on 14 carries against Tampa Bay. Stewart started in place of Williams last Sunday and ran for 37 yards and a touchdown against a Lions defense that repeatedly put eight and nine men in the box, forcing Newton to beat them with his arm.
"The formula that we talked is being able to control the ball, control the clock and take the pressure off our quarterback," Rivera said. "That's what we're hoping for. It's great to have Jonathan Stewart back and Tolbert rolling and DeAngelo hopefully back out there."
Cotchery said Friday he ran in the pool instead going outside to practice and will be cautious with the injury, even though he desperately wants to play against his former team.
Both are struggling with hamstring injuries.
While the running backs are getting healthy,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, Carolina's wide receiver position is a little more unsettled heading into Sunday.
Tolbert missed practice earlier in the week with a bruised sternum after taking what he called the hardest hit of his NFL career last Sunday from Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley. Fairley came through Carolina's offensive line unblocked on a goal line play and leveled Tolbert,Authentic Jerseys Cheap, who was left gasping for air.
Rivera is anxious to get Williams back on the field.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Coach Ron Rivera expects to have his starting backfield ready to play Sunday night when the Panthers host the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Rivera said there is some concern over starting wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery's status. Cotchery, who caught 10 TD passes last season for the Steelers, didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable along with backup wide receiver Jason Avant.
"I'm preparing for a long year," Cotchery said. "I came here to play to play ball in January and February. If I feel good on Sunday then I will go. But if not I'm just looking forward to the long season." |
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