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Inactives: Falcons at Panthers

Eddy Pineiro (4) of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium on Oct. 29, 2023, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Eakin Howard/Getty Images/TNS)

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Eddy Pineiro (4) of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium on Oct. 29, 2023, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Eakin Howard/Getty Images/TNS)
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Oct 13, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N. C. -- Linebacker Troy Anderson will miss his second game in a row.

The Falcons (3-2) are set to the play the Panthers (1-4) at 4:25 p.m. Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

The other inactives for the Falcons include: defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus, guard/center Jovaughn Gwyn, running back Jase McClellan, offensive tackle Brandon Parker and offensive guard Elijah Wilkinson.

Linebacker Nate Landman, who returned to practice from a calf and quad injury Wednesday, was activated to the 53-man roster on Saturday by the Falcons.

Cornerback Kevin King, who made a comeback after he was out of football for two seasons, was released by the Falcons on Friday and re-signed to the practice squad Saturday.

King and center Matt Hennessy were promoted from the practice squad to the game-day roster Saturday.

Also, veteran linebacker Rashaan Evans was released from the practice squad.

The inactives for the Panthers: outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, cornerback Shemar Bartholomew, linebacker Josey Jewell, center Andrew Raym, offensive lineman Jarrett Kingston, tight end Tommy Tremble and offensive tackle Taylor Moton.

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