Baker Mayfield was on the practice field with the Carolina Panthers on Friday, but only to attempt to run and throw a few passes on the side.

He’s officially doubtful with a high-ankle sprain, leaving the door open to the slimming possibility he could suit up on Sunday to face the Los Angeles Rams.

Days after head coach Matt Rhule was fired, interim coach Steve Wilks likely will be leaning on PJ Walker to make his third career start this week.

There’s more reason for concern for Carolina on the injury front, especially in the secondary. Only one cornerback on the 53-man roster doesn’t have an injury as of Friday, and that’s second-year vet Keith Taylor.

Starters Jaycee Horn (ribs) and Donte Jackson (ankle) did not practice Friday and are listed as questionable. Horn hasn’t practiced this week and Jackson’s ankle sprain came during Wednesday’s practice. He hasn’t been on the field since.

The Panthers’ secondary will be asked to slow down All-Pro wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who has 49 receptions in five games, putting him on pace to set a single-season record.

–Field Level Media