A majority of Cardinals and Panthers players listed on the injury report appear set to play in Saturday’s wild card game in Charlotte, but both clubs do have a few health concerns.
Two Cardinals — reserve guard Jonathan Cooper (wrist, knee) and nose tackle Dan Williams (foot) — are questionable on the final injury report. Both were limited participants in the club’s Friday walk-through. Williams played in the club’s Week 17 loss at San Francisco, while Cooper was inactive.
The Panthers, meanwhile, could be without reserve safety Thomas DeCoud, who is doubtful with a hamstring injury. Decoud contributes on defense and special teams. Starting strong-side linebacker A.J. Klein (ankle) is questionable after a limited practice Friday, though he did practice fully on Wednesday and Thursday. Klein sat out the regular season finale at Atlanta, with Adarius Glanton starting in his place.
The other Panthers on the injury report are probable: quarterback Derek Anderson (illness), defensive end Charles Johnson (not injury related), offensive guard Fernando Velasco (not injury related), tailback DeAngelo Williams (hand).
Five Cardinals players are probable: defensive end Calais Campbell (hip), inside linebacker Larry Foote (knee), safety Tyrann Mathieu (thumb, hip), defensive tackle Frostee Rucker (ankle), center Lyle Sendlein (back).
Finally, as expected, quarterback Drew Stanton was officially designated out of Saturday’s game with a knee injury. Ryan Lindley will start in his place.
The Panthers and Cardinals kick off at 4:20 p.m. Eastern Saturday at Bank of America Stadium.