Fozzy Whittaker (thigh) was a non-participant in practice Wednesday.

Whittaker (thigh) was a non-participant in practice Wednesday.

Analysis:

Whittaker's thigh injury has lingered, placing his Week 8 status in jeopardy. As the week of preparation unfolds, his practice participation, if any, will forecast his availability for Sunday's game against the Seahawks. The Panthers' backfield is somewhat banged up at the moment, as DeAngelo Williams (ankle) is still out a few weeks, which leaves Jonathan Stewart without a hurdle to most of the RB touches.