9 Panthers aren't participating in practice on Thursday

On Thursday, the Carolina Panthers started an early Thanksgiving practice.

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Without nine of their men, they carried out this action. Four of the players were absent due to illness.

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Steve Wilks, the interim head coach, informed reporters on Wednesday that there was a "bug" circulating in the locker room.

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Injuries kept four more from playing, including Matt Ioannidis, the starting defensive lineman.

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Sunday's 13-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens was Ioannidis's absence.

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This was his second absence this year from the starting lineup.

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