The Saints will be without star wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle/hamstring) against the Panthers on Sunday.
New Orleans released its injury report on Friday and also ruled out center Nick Easton (concussion).
Thomas's status for Sunday was up in the air this week after he recently injured his hamstring in practice.
The three-time Pro Bowler has not played since Week 1 when he suffered a high-ankle sprain. He was ruled out against the Chargers in Week 5 after a reported fight during practice when he punched teammate C.J. Gardner-Johnson.
Week 6 would have given Thomas a chance to continue to heal since the team had a bye.