Mike Tolbert (chest) is not practicing Wednesday, the Charlotte Observer reports.

Tolbert (chest) is not practicing Wednesday, the Charlotte Observer reports.

Analysis:

Tolbert took a hard hit from Lions' defensive tackle Nick Fairley on Sunday, forcing him to exit late in the Panthers' Week 2 win. Since then, Tolbert has reportedly been sore, so Wednesday's absence from practice is likely for rest purposes. Nonetheless, expect Tolbert's status to be updated leading up to Sunday night's game against the Steelers.