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Cherelus (shoulder) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Falcons, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Cherelus injured his shoulder in the second quarter of Sunday's game. The injury is severe enough for him to be held out the rest of the way and could impact his availability for the Panthers' Week 3 tilt against the Browns next Sunday. Isaiah Simmons could see a slight bump in defensive snaps in Cherelus' absence.

Onyemata (groin) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Packers.

It's unclear when Onyemata sustained the injury, but it will likely keep him sidelined for the rest of Sunday's contest. Darrell Jackson should see a slight bump in snaps as the team's rotational defensive tackle in Onyemata's absence.

Pettus (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Pettus exited the game in the second quarter with an ankle issue. The third-year player out of Troy University did not appear in the box score before leaving the field.

The Steelers announced that Dowdle is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots due to a toe injury, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

Dowdle carried four times for 11 yards and reeled in his lone target for a nine-yard reception before exiting in the second quarter after he appeared to suffer the injury while attempting to recover an Aaron Rodgers fumble, per Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. If the injury prevents Dowdle from returning to the contest, the Steelers would likely lean more heavily on Jaylen Warren both in the running game and as a pass catcher.

Emerson (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Emerson has gone to the locker room to have his shoulder evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Jayden Price and Michael Reid will be the top rotational options at outside corner behind starters Quincy Riley and Kool-Aid McKinstry in Emerson's absence.

Cherelus (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.

Cherelus exited in the second quarter of Sunday's game after sustaining a shoulder injury without having recorded any stats. If Cherelus does not return, Isaiah Simmons could see more rotational usage for the Panthers' defense.

Jones (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Jones appeared to injure his shoulder when he sacked Aaron Rodgers midway through the second quarter. Gabe Jacas and Quintayvious Hutchins are poised for more defensive snaps for as long as Jones is out of the game.

Mauigoa (quadriceps) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers.

Mauigoa went down in the second quarter with a quadriceps injury before recording any statistics. With Marcelino McCrary-Ball (ankle) also questionable to return, Troy Reeder is the only remaining depth linebacker for the Jets.

Dowdle (undisclosed) needed a cart to go to the locker room during Sunday's game in New England, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Dowdle exhibited a limp while making his way from the sideline tent to the cart, but the nature of the issue isn't known. At the time of his exit in the second quarter, he had four carries for 11 yards and had hauled in his only target for nine yards.

Raridon is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers due to a thigh injury.

Raridon hauled in a 30-yard pass from Drake Maye before going to the blue medical tent to be evaluated for a thigh injury. Cameron Latu will serve as the backup tight end behind Hunter Henry for as long as Raridon is sidelined.