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Who's in, who's out? Breaking down the final Saints vs. Panthers injury report

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The New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers are a couple of banged-up teams. You could field a roster made up of the players who are either listed on the injury report or sidelined on injured reserve between the two of them. So you could say neither team has a real advantage in that department.

But who's going to be available on Sunday? Who isn't going to suit up for this one? Let's break down the final Week 9 injury report for Saints vs. Panthers:

Available

Sep 29, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) prepares for a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) prepares for a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
  • S Tyrann Mathieu (illness)

  • QB Derek Carr (oblique)

  • TE Juwan Johnson (shoulder)

  • RB Alvin Kammara (hand/rib)

Panthers players who are expected to be available after being listed on this week's injury report include OLB Jadeveon Clowney (rest), LB Josey Jewell (rest), DE A'Shawn Robinson (rest), QB Andy Dalton (right thumb), OT Yosh Nijman (knee), and OT Taylor Moton (rest).

Questionable

Oct 17, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Rico Payton (36) is guard by Denver Broncos cornerback Tremon Smith (1) on a kickoff during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Oct 17, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Rico Payton (36) is guard by Denver Broncos cornerback Tremon Smith (1) on a kickoff during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
  • CB Rico Payton (back)

  • WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. (hip)

  • OG Nick Saldiveri (shoulder)

  • OG Shane Lemieux (knee)

  • LB Nephi Sewell (knee)

  • DT John Ridgeway (oblique)

Panthers players who are questionable this week include OLB DJ Johnson (ankle), TE Tommy Tremble (back), and RB Jonathan Brooks (knee).

Doubtful

Sep 8, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams (21) against the Carolina Panthers during the pregame at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams (21) against the Carolina Panthers during the pregame at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
  • RB Jamaal Williams (groin)

Panthers players who are doubtful to play include WR Adam Thielen (hamstring), DT Jaden Crumedy (ankle), and S Jordan Fuller (hamstring).

Out

Sep 29, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) on the field against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) on the field against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
  • CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring)

  • WR Bub Means (ankle)

  • RB Kendre Miller (hamstring)

  • CB Kool-Aid McKinstry (hamstring)

Panthers players who have also been preemptively ruled out include OT Ikem Ekwonu (ankle), TE Feleipe Franks (concussion), and S Jammie Robinson (knee).

On PUP/injured reserve

November 27, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Nephi Sewell (45) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 27, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Nephi Sewell (45) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Two Saints players could be activated from reserve lists this week: linebacker Nephi Sewell (from PUP) and guard/center Shane Lemieux (injured reserve). Defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon should also return from PUP at some point. Those who could return from IR include safety Will Harris and center Erik McCoy.

But multiple Saints players are done for the year with injuries. That group includes right tackle Ryan Ramczyk (PUP) plus cornerback Paulson Adebo, offensive tackle Justin Herron, defensive tackle Camron Peterson, wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, and cornerback Rejzohn Wright on injured reserve.

This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Who's in, who's out? Breaking down the final Saints vs. Panthers injury report