Panthers RB Rico Dowdle makes progress for Week 18 matchup vs. Bucs

The Carolina Panthers got a little stronger this afternoon, just ahead of their huge Week 18 showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Starting running back Rico Dowdle, who was listed as a non-participant for yesterday afternoon's walkthrough, returned as a full participant on Wednesday. The fifth-year rusher is currently dealing with a toe injury.

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In addition to Dowdle, the Panthers also got full practices out of wide receiver David More (elbow), right guard Robert Hunt (biceps), defensive lineman Tershawn Wharton (hamstring) and inside linebacker Krys Barnes (back).

Carolina, however, remained without tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (fibula), inside linebacker Claudin Cherelus (calf/ankle) and cornerback Robert Rochell (concussion).

Here's the full injury report from the day:

• ILB Krys Barnes (Back) | Tuesday: DNP | Wednesday: Full

• ILB Claudin Cherelus (Calf/ankle) | Tuesday: DNP | Wednesday: DNP

• RB Rico Dowdle (Toe) | Tuesday: DNP | Wednesday: Full

• G Robert Hunt (Biceps) | Tuesday: Full | Wednesday: Full

• WR David Moore (Elbow) | Tuesday: Full | Wednesday: Full

• CB Robert Rochell (Concussion) | Tuesday: DNP | Wednesday: DNP

• TE Ja'Tavion Sanders (Fibula) | Tuesday: DNP | Wednesday: DNP

• DL Tershawn Wharton (Hamstring) | Tuesday: Full | Wednesday: Full

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