Hooker is questionable to play against the Texans on Sunday due to an illness.

Hooker appeared to be under the weather during warmups Sunday, and it's unclear whether he'll play even though he is active. If Hooker is limited or unable to get on the field, Daryl Worley would be the top candidate to start at strong safety alongside free safety Mike Brown.

Johnson (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Johnson was diagnosed with a concussion during the Panthers' Week 10 win over the Giants. He was able to practice all week -- including full sessions Wednesday and Friday -- but it appears the 2023 third-round pick was unable to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol in time for Sunday's game. Johnson's next opportunity to play will be Week 13 against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 1. Cam Gill, Charles Harris and Kenny Dyson will serve as the Panthers' rotational outside linebackers Sunday behind starters D.J. Wonnum and Jadeveon Clowney.

Clowney (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Chiefs, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Clowney didn't participate in practice Wednesday, but he progressed to a limited session Thursday and a full session Friday, setting him up to play Sunday. The veteran pass rusher has tallied 27 tackles (14 solo), including 1.0 sacks, through eight games on the campaign. Clowney will try to put pressure on Patrick Mahomes on Sunday along with D.J. Wonnum, who is also active after coming into the weekend with a questionable tag.

Melton (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Melton has been under the weather all week, and while he was initially listed with no injury designation Friday, it appears he hasn't been able to shake off his illness. Whether Melton will play Sunday won't be officially known until the Cardinals post their inactive list approximately 90 minutes before the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

Ford-Wheaton (Achilles) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The depth wide receiver and special teamer missed the Giants' last two games with the Achilles injury but was able to practice on a limited basis in the week leading up to this game. Ford-Wheaton has played on two offensive snaps and 143 special-teams snaps in 2024. He has yet to catch a pass this season.

Wonnum (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Darin Gantt of Carolina's official site reports.

Wonnum first appeared on the injury report when he logged a limited practice Thursday, but he was able to go through a full session Friday and will play Sunday. The fifth-year defender missed the first nine weeks of the campaign due to a quad injury, and the Panthers were on their bye in Week 11, so Sunday will mark Wonnum's second game of the campaign. In his first, which took place in Week 10 against the Giants, he tallied six tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and forced a fumble while playing 66 percent of Carolina's defensive snaps.

Muasau (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Muasau was sidelined for Week 10 against the Panthers due to a hamstring injury, but he will return for Week 12 after practicing in a limited capacity all week. The rookie sixth-round pick mostly has served on special teams this season, logging 11 tackles (seven solo) and one interception through eight regular-season games.

McFadden (heel) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

The starting inside linebacker appeared on the injury report Friday and missed practice, but he also told Dan Duggan of The Athletic that he expected to play. McFadden has 65 tackles (35 solo), including 2.0 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in nine games this season.

Edoga (toe) is active for Sunday's game against Washington, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Edoga opened the regular season on injured reserve due to a toe issue, but he will make his 2024 debut Sunday after logging full practices all week. With Zach Martin (ankle) and Tyler Smith (ankle) both ruled out, Edoga could be inserted into the starting lineup for Sunday's NFC East contest.

Pineiro (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Carolina had listed Pineiro as questionable after he was limited in practice Thursday due to the left knee injury before sitting out Friday's session entirely, but the team's decision not to add another kicker to the roster before Saturday's deadline for Week 12 transactions suggested his availability was never in any real jeopardy. Though he's the most accurate kicker in NFL history with a career 89.4 percent success rate on field-goal attempts, Pineiro remains a low-end fantasy option while his scoring opportunities are limited due to being attached to a poor Carolina offense.