CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Panthers coach Ron Rivera expects to use a running back-by-committee approach against the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
With starter DeAngelo Williams out with a sprained ankle and Jonathan Stewart doubtful with a sprained knee, Rivera says Fozzy Whittaker, Darrin Reaves and recently signed Chris Ogbonnaya will split carries.
Rivera says Whittaker and Reaves will split the majority of carries, but he’ll gravitate toward using the back with the ”hot hand.”
The Panthers will be without fullbacks Mike Tolbert and Richie Brockel. Rivera says tight end Brandon Williams and Ed Dickson could see action at fullback, although Dickson is listed as questionable with a hip injury.
Defensive end Charles Johnson returned to work Friday after missing two days of practice with a hip injury and is probable.
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