The Panthers designated three players for return from injured reserve on Wednesday and they got a couple of other starters back on the practice field as well.

Left guard Damien Lewis and linebacker Jaelan Phillips were both full participants in practice. Lewis missed the last two games with a knee injury and Phillips has missed the last three games with a hamstring injury.

Running back Jonathon Brooks (groin), cornerback Mike Jackson (groin), and wide receiver Xavier Legette (knee) were full participants after being designated for return. Cornerback Will Lee (hamstring), guard Torricelli Simpkins (ankle), offensive lineman Brady Christensen (hamstring), defensive tackle Lee Hunter (calf), and running back Trevor Etienne (ankle) also got in full practice sessions.

Linebacker Bobby Okereke (foot) and running back Chuba Hubbard (rest) were the only Panthers to miss practice.