Blackshear is expected to cede the start at running back to Miles Sanders (ankle) on Sunday in Atlanta, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Blackshear is on track to start Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

With Chuba Hubbard (calf/knee) slated to be placed on IR, Blackshear is in line to see added work during the Panthers' final two regular season games, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Blackshear (chest) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Blackshear (chest) remained limited in Friday's practice, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Blackshear (chest) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Blackshear (chest) didn't practice Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Blackshear (chest) is considered day-to-day after suffering a blunt-force contusion during Sunday's loss to the Eagles, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Head coach Dave Canales relayed after Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Eagles that Blackshear was taken to a local Philadelphia hospital due to a chest injury, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Blackshear (chest) has been ruled out from returning to Sunday's contest versus Philadelphia, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.