Darling (lower body) is close to returning but told reporters he has yet to receive final clearance to play, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darling continues to practice with his teammates, which is certainly a good sign, but remains sidelined indefinitely due to his lower-body issue. In the meantime, Petr Mrazek figures to see the bulk of the starts in Darling's stead.