Saints head coach Dennis Allen said the rookie corner Alontae Taylor ended up hurting his knee at Thursday's practice and had been ruled out for week 3 at Carolina.
Taylor was thrust into action against Tampa Bay last week following Marshon Lattimore’s ejection and went on to break up a pair of passes.
Another 6 players are questionable to play this Sunday:
QB Jameis Winston (back/ankle)
RB Alvin Kamara (rib)
CB Paulson Adebo (ankle)
T Ryan Ramczyk (elbow)
TE Taysom Hill (rib)
S Marucs Maye (rib)
Meanwhile, WR Tre’Quan Smith (shoulder), WR Deonte Harty (foot) and FB Adam Prentice (shoulder) were all a full-go Friday and have no game status designation next to their names, so are fit to play.
The Panthers have 2 players questionable in CB Deonte Jackson (hamstring) and CB Stanley Thomas-Oliver (Achilles).
Star running back Christian McCaffery (ankle), LB Frankie Luvu (shoulder), DE Brian Burns (ankle) and DT Matt Ioannidids (groin) do not carry any game status next to their names.
Kickoff comes noon Sunday at 0-2 Carolina on WWL Saints radio.
First Take with Steve Geller and Jeff Nowak begins our pregame coverage at 8am.
Then it’s the Bud light Countdown to kickoff at 10am with Bobby Hebert and Kristian Garic leading you up to game time with “the Voice” Mike Hoss & Saints legend Deuce McAllister.