CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore is expected to be activated off the physically unable to perform list and make his debut for the Carolina Panthers in Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Outside linebacker Shaq Thompson also appears set to return, at least on a limited snap count, after missing the past three games with a foot injury.
The Panthers (3-3) acquired Gilmore in a trade with the New England Patriots three weeks ago with the plan to have him ready for last week's game against the New York Giants, but he wasn't game ready.