CHARLOTTE — The Panthers on Friday activated kicker Joey Slye and offensive lineman Trent Scott from the reserve/COVID-19 list. Carolina also placed cornerback Rasul Douglas on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Slye and Scott were placed on the list earlier this week but have cleared testing protocols to rejoin the team. Slye’s return is particularly significant, as it means the Panthers will not have to break in a new kicker on short notice for Sunday’s divisional contest in New Orleans.

Douglas was absent from practice on Thursday. While players may be placed on the list for a positive test or being in close contact with an individual who has tested positive, teams may not disclose which reason a player has been added.

As of Friday morning, the Panthers are proceeding with their regular walk-through schedule, and Sunday’s game in New Orleans in on track to