Vinny Testaverde practiced for a second straight day Thursday and remained in line to start for the Carolina Panthers against the San Francisco 49ers.

Panthers' QB Vinny Testaverde was inactive for Sunday's game against New Orleans, a day after he awoke with a stiff back.

Quarterback Vinny Testaverde was listed as questionable for the Carolina Panthers' game Sunday against the New Orleans Saints after he showed up for practice Saturday with a stiff back.

Carolina Panthers' wide receiver Steve Smith returned to the practice field Wednesday and is expected to start this week against the New Orleans Saints.

For the past several weeks, Carolina Panthers' Coach John Fox has been careful not to name a front-runner at quarterback between Vinny Testaverde and David Carr.

Carolina receiver Steve Smith missed the Green Bay game because of a bruised left shin but is likely to play against New Orleans on Sunday.

Carolina Panthers' receiver Steve Smith missed his second straight practice Thursday with a shin injury.

The Carolina Panthers, getting healthier at quarterback, waived Drew Olson on Tuesday.

Joey Harrington took the hit.

Concerned over the status of Vinny Testaverde, the Carolina Panthers promoted quarterback Drew Olson to the 53-man roster to possibly serve as the backup in Sunday's game against Atlanta.

For a second consecutive year, Carolina Panthers' standout middle linebacker Dan Morgan will finish a season on injured reserve.

Panthers' quarterback David Carr suffered a concussion during Sunday's 20-7 loss to the Titans.

Panthers' defensive tackle Kris Jenkins has been fined $7,500 by the NFL for his late hit on Indianapolis Colts' quarterback Peyton Manning during last week's game.

Carolina Panthers' quarterback Vinny Testaverde missed practice for a second straight day Thursday with an Achilles tendon injury increasing the chances David Carr will start Sunday at Tennessee.