Anderson (quadriceps) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson is fully on track for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Browns after having dealt with minor quad and hip injuries in training camp. The veteran wideout will operate alongside DJ Moore as one of new quarterback Baker Mayfield's top receiving options against Cleveland's stingy secondary.

Anderson (quad/hip) is expected to return to practice next week, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran wide receiver was held out of every preseason game, but Anderson did periodically practice throughout the course of training camp, so the dual minor injuries don't appear to be too much of an issue. Expect more information regarding Anderson's status to emerge closer to the Panthers' Week 1 contest Sept. 11 against the Browns.

Anderson (quad/hip) isn't expected to play in Friday's preseason game against the Bills, but he did go through a pregame workout on the field, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson is set to finish the preseason without any appearances but at least seems to be on track for Week 1 against the Browns. He's presumably getting another shot as Carolina's No. 2 receiver, though the team may not be as patient as it was last season if Anderson continues to struggle. He's never done especially well with Sam Darnold, who recently lost the team's QB battle to Baker Mayfield.

Anderson (quadriceps/hip) practiced Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Darin Gantt of the team's official site, the Panthers are trending toward playing key players in Friday's preseason finale against the Bills. Anderson is thus a candidate to see snaps in the game if he's deemed to be fully healthy.

Anderson (hip/quad) is "ramping back up" after missing practice last week, according to Joe Person of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

The wideout made a brief appearance in Carolina's first preseason game and missed the second. Even if he misses the preseason finale, Anderson should have time to get ready for Week 1.

Anderson (quadriceps) isn't practicing Monday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson made a brief appearance in Carolina's preseason opener before sitting out the second game. It sounds like the team will play some starters in the preseason finale this Friday against the Bills, including QB Baker Mayfield, but Anderson won't necessarily be ready for the contest. After that, Anderson still would have more than two weeks to prepare for a Week 1 home game against the Browns.

Anderson (quadriceps) isn't slated to play in Friday's preseason game in New England, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson didn't catch his only target while playing five offensive snaps in Carolina's exhibition opener at Washington. Since then, he's come down with a quadriceps injury, which will keep him on the sideline Friday. Anderson will be joined by DJ Moore (shoulder) and Terrace Marshall (hamstring), leaving Rashard Higgins, Brandon Zylstra and Shi Smith, among others, as the team's top available wide receivers.

Coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday that Anderson is not practicing due to a quadriceps injury, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson only has a handful of days to recover before Friday's preseason game against the Patriots, seemingly making him an unlikely candidate to suit up for that contest. The severity of the veteran wideout's injury remains undisclosed, but as long as Anderson remains away from the practice field, Terrace Marshall and Rashard Higgins will stand to benefit from increased first-team reps.

Anderson has done well improving his grasp of the Panthers offense during training camp, according to coach Matt Rhule, Augusta Stone of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has been acclimating to new quarterback Baker Mayfield, who is competing with Sam Darnold for Carolina's starting job, as well as new coordinator Ben McAdoo. Along with flashing speed for Mayfield downfield, the wideout's growing knowledge of McAdoo's scheme has drawn praise early on. Coming off a down season of just 53 catches on 110 targets for 519 yards and five scores in 17 games, Anderson will hope to bounce back this season with the help of some new faces around him.

Anderson could benefit from new quarterback Baker Mayfield's effectiveness on deep passes, Joseph Person of The Atlantic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson had mixed responses regarding Carolina's reported interest in Mayfield over the offseason, but with the Panthers acquiring the signal-caller recently, the pair will now actually work together. Although Mayfield will compete with Sam Darnold to be named the team's starter, Anderson should be a prominent target for both signal-callers. After merely 53 catches on 110 targets with Darnold last term, Anderson will hope to improve that connection while building a rapport with Mayfield as all parties strive to rebound from underwhelming 2021 campaigns.