Saunders (quadriceps) returned one punt for 23 yards during the Panthers' preseason game Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Saunders returned to the field just under three weeks after being sidelined with a quadriceps strain picked up in early August. The 25-year-old's participation just ahead of Carolina's final roster cuts Tuesday should help his chances to secure a spot over fellow special-teams returners Shi Smith and Andre Roberts.