By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is active and expected to play Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks despite being added to the injury report with an illness.
McMillan, an NFL rookie of the year candidate, has been quarterback Bryce Young’s favorite target this season and leads the Panthers with 65 receptions for 924 yards and seven touchdowns.
He was the No. 8 overall pick from Arizona.
The Panthers can wrap up the NFC South today with a win over Seattle and a Tampa Bay loss or tie against Miami.
Inactive for the Panthers are wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, safety Demani Richardson, defensive tackle Jared Harrison-Hunte, tight end James Mitchell and defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton.
Quarterback Jalen Milroe, safety Coby Bryant, linebacker Jared Ivey, tackle Charles Cross, guard Bryce Cabeldue, tackle Mason Richman and nose tackle Brandon Pili are inactive for Seattle.