The Carolina Panthers are in a divisional battle this week as they're set to face the New Orleans Saints. Ahead of the matchup, the status of Jaelan Phillips was in question as he's dealt with a hamstring injury for several weeks. The good news is that it looks like he'll be making his return to the field, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

“Panthers edge Jaelan Phillips, who has been out since mid-October with a hamstring injury, is expected to play today, source said. He’s listed as questionable,” Rapoport wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

More on this story to come.