Patriots running back Rex Burkhead is listed as doubtful despite returning to practice Friday, and linebacker Dont'a Hightower, who reportedly is expected to play, is questionable.
The teams' injury report released Friday afternoon (LP = limited participant in practice):
PATRIOTS
DOUBTFUL
RB Rex Burkhead - ribs (LP)
QUESTIONABLE
OT Marcus Cannon - ankle / concussion (LP)
LB Dont'a Hightower - knee (LP)
S Brandon King - hamstring (LP)
CB Eric Rowe - groin (LP)
WR Matthew Slater - hamstring (LP)
PANTHERS
OUT
LB Jeremy Cash - calf
DE Daeshon Hall - knee
C Ryan Kalil - neck
WR Curtis Samuel - back
CB Daryl Worley - shoulder