Addison totaled three tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and a forced fumble in Sunday's 16-8 victory against Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Addison has averaged over 10 sacks per year the last two seasons and the strong run of play has continued into his age-31 season. His was one of several impressive individual performances in what was a strong day for the Panthers' defense. He and the rest of the unit will look to maintain momentum in next week's game against Atlanta.

Addison finished the 2017 regular season with 44 tackles (27 solo), 11 sacks and two forced fumbles across 16 games.

EDGE Analysis

Addison set new career highs in tackles and sacks, justifying the lucrative three-year contract he signed following 27 stops and 9.5 sacks in 2016. The 30-year-old not only tied Julius Peppers for Carolina's team lead in sacks, but also placed just outside the top 10 in the NFL. After going undrafted in 2011 and playing just six games in two seasons prior to joining the Panthers, the Troy product has made a name for himself as a disruptive presence within one of the league's best defenses.

Addison (hip) is active for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Addison was sidelined at practice most of the week but he'll be suiting up on Sunday. If he's at all limited look for Wes Horton to see some added reps in relief.

Addison (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Addison did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, but returned Friday in a limited fashion. If the hip injury keeps him sidelined in Week 16, Wes Horton could be in line to start at defensive end across from Julius Peppers.

Addison (illness) will be ready for Sunday's game against the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

Addison will avoid missing his first game of the season. He currently sits at 9.5 sacks through 13 games, tying a career high he set in 2015. The veteran defensive end will has a tough matchup to extend his career high, though, with mobile QB Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) rising from injured reserve this week.

Addison was absent from practice Thursday due to illness, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The defensive end will have a couple days to shake the illness before Sunday's tilt with the Packers, otherwise expect Wes Horton to see increased defensive reps.

Addison made two solo tackles and a sack in Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Saints.

EDGE Analysis

Addison finished with a team-high three hits on Saints quarterback Drew Brees, including yet another sack. With that takedown, Addison now boasts 8.5 sacks on the season, leaving him just one shy of last year's career-high tally with four games remaining.

Addison notches a sack in Sunday's win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Addison's sack total on the season is now up to 7.5. On the day, the the veteran defensive end tallied two tackles (one solo), and did his damage across 44 defensive snaps (63.0 percent).

Addison recorded two solo tackles and a sack in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

Addison has been on a tear lately, as he's now posted a sack in three straight games. Through nine total appearances, Addison has taken down the opposing quarterback 6.5 times already this season.

Addison finished with five tackles (three solo) and was credited with 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 17-3 win over the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Addison's pass-rushing excellence has been on display again this season, as he now boasts 5.5 sacks through eight games. That comes after Addison got to the quarterback a career-high 9.5 times last year, putting the 30-year-old in sights of a new personal best if he keeps his pace up.