What happened: Taylor Moton returned to practice and said he is grateful and ready to play again. He missed the first four games after landing on the non-football injury list in July with blood clots. Carolina opened his 21-day practice window Oct. 12 alongside Turk Wharton.

Why it matters: Moton has held a starting tackle role since Carolina drafted him in the second round in 2017. His absence forced reshuffling across the offensive front through September. His return restores veteran stability for a team entering Week 6 atop the NFC South after a bye.

What to watch: Carolina faces an activation decision ahead of its Week 6 game. Game-day inactive list will confirm his place in the tackle rotation.