11:48 AM - Johnny Hekker (Car) (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

5:14 PM - Johnny Hekker (Car) (personal) did not participate at practice Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

10:26 AM - Johnny Hekker (Car) signed a three-year, $7.6 million contract with the Panthers on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.