The Philadelphia Eagles will be without right tackle Lane Johnson on Thursday night but star defensive tackle Fletcher Cox might be nearing a return to the lineup.
Eagles coach Doug Pederson had acknowledged earlier in the week that it would be "tough" for Johnson to clear the concussion protocol in time to play Thursday after suffering a head injury in Sunday's victory over the Arizona Cardinals. On Wednesday, Pederson said Johnson will not make the trip to Carolina.
Halapoulivaati Vaitai appears likely to start in Johnson's place.