Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen has been officially ruled out for the upcoming game against the Saints due to a hamstring injury. After being limited in practice earlier in the week, Thielen's condition worsened, leading to his absence from Friday's practice. There are speculations that Carolina might be holding him out to facilitate a potential trade before the Tuesday deadline.

• Thielen's injury status has taken a turn for the worse, impacting his availability for the game.
• The Panthers may be considering a trade involving Thielen ahead of the deadline.