Haynes (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old was held out of practice all week after sustaining a concussion during the Panthers' Week 17 loss to the Jaguars, so it's no surprise that he'll be inactive for the team's season finale. DJ Johnson could see more work as a rotational outside linebacker in Haynes' stead.

Haynes sustained a concussion in Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Jaguars and did not return, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Haynes exited the game and was taken to the medical tent to be evaluated for a concussion. He finished Sunday's contest with four tackles (three solo).

Haynes (back) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite beginning the Panthers' week of practice with a DNP, Haynes will play through his back issue in Sunday's affair. The 30-year-old is expected to assume his usual duties as a rotational outside linebacker in Week 17.

Haynes registered seven tackles (five solo), including a sack, in Carolina's 21-17 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Haynes had his most productive game of the season, leading the team in tackles while also logging his first sack of the season. The 29-year-old will now look to keep producing after missing nine of the team's first 10 games due to a back injury.

Haynes (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rotational linebacker practiced on a limited basis Thursday and Friday after missing Wednesday's session. Haynes was placed on injured reserve before the season and missed the first nine weeks. The sixth-year pro has two tackles on 42 snaps in two games since returning.

Haynes (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Haynes was able to practice Thursday and Friday after missing Wednesday's session, but he was able to participate only in a limited capacity, leaving his status for Sunday in doubt. If he plays in Week 13, he figures to resume a rotational role on the edge behind Brian Burns, Amare Barno and possibly Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring).

Haynes (back) was a limited participant in practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Haynes was placed on injured reserve before the season started and then missed the first nine weeks. The linebacker has played in just two games and on 42 snaps since his return, making two tackles.

Haynes (back) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

It appeared for a moment as if Haynes had finally shaken his lingering back issue when he managed a full practice late last week and played a season-high 26 snaps at Tennessee in Week 12, but his injury is apparently still bothering him to start the Panthers' new week of practice. Even still, it would be somewhat surprising if he didn't get back on the practice field at some point this week and suit up in Week 13 at Tampa Bay.

Haynes (back) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's injury report.

EDGE Analysis

Haynes was limited Wednesday, so this is a step in the right direction for him. The Ole Miss product should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Titans, which will be his second game this season as he continues to deal with a back injury.

Haynes (back) is out for Sunday's game versus Dallas, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Haynes returned from his back injury to make his season debut in Week 10 at Chicago, but he presumably re-aggravated the issue in that loss, and he'll now miss his 10th contest of the year in Week 11. Eku Leota figures to continue to see an expanded role with Haynes sidelined once again.