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With a record of 4-6, decimated by injuries and facing a brutal closing schedule, Carolina's playoff prospects look bleak.

LB Na'il Diggs, who hurt his ribs in last week's loss to the Dolphins, didn't practice today.

The odds already were long and get longer by the day. But Panthers coach John Fox said he is still sending a positive message to his players after Thursday's 24-17 loss to Miami.

The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 28-21. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com There was no path from Bentley College to the NFL or any other major pro sports league so Mackenzy Bernadeau blazed it.

The Panthers might not have as much of a Wildcat problem, but they still have a run defense problem heading into Thursday's game with Miami.

With Ronnie Brown lost for the season, the Miami Dolphins turned to their aging running back.

Instead of the Miami Dolphins, injured Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis said Wednesday he's preparing for knee surgery, and his future.

Carolina Panthers running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart are questionable for Thursday's game against Miami with lingering injuries.

The Carolina Panthers used a no-huddle offense to jumpstart their offense Sunday, but that doesn't necessarily mean they'll be using it again Thursday against the Miami Dolphins.

Two months ago, the Carolina Panthers' defensive line was approaching being a weakness.

Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams was held out of practice Friday, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

CHARLOTTE The Carolina Panthers signed free agent linebacker Landon Johnson on March 10, 2008, figuring he'd play a big role on defense.

The Carolina Panthers lost perhaps their most productive defensive player Monday when tests showed weakside linebacker Thomas Davis has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Captain Munnerlyn, the Carolina Panthers' loquacious rookie defensive back, can't remember who it was he was talking to last week.

CHARLOTTE Defensive coordinator Ron Meeks talked earlier this season about the need to develop a swagger on defense and to start forcing turnovers.

There are a number of things Geoff Hangartner's still getting used to about Buffalo.

Panthers receiver Steve Smith is off to one of the most frustrating starts of his career, averaging about four catches and 65 yards per game without a touchdown.

Make no mistake, when the Carolina Panthers traded for defensive tackle Tank Tyler earlier this week, the goal was to add experienced depth to a still-thin position.

CHARLOTTE It looks like the Buffalo Bills will be going with backup Ryan Fitzpatrick as their quarterback on Sunday against Carolina.

The Carolina Panthers made the necessary roster move Tuesday, releasing defensive tackle Antwon Burton to make room for trade acquisition Tank Tyler.