Jadeveon Clowney returns to full practice participation

Linebacker Jadeveon Clowney may be back in the Panthers lineup on Sunday.

Clowney missed last Sunday's loss to the Eagles with a knee injury and he remained out of practice on Wednesday, but he took a major step in the right direction on Thursday. Clowney was listed as a full practice participant on the second injury report of the week.

The Panthers will issue an injury designation for their game against the Cowboys on Friday, but the level of participation would seem to be a good sign for Clowney's chances of playing.

Running back Raheem Blackshear (chest) also returned to practice. He was listed as a limited participant along with linebacker Josey Jewell (hamstring), cornerback Jaycee Horn (groin), linebacker D.J. Wonnum (knee), and safety Lonnie Johnson (neck).

Right tackle Taylor Moton rested on Thursday while linebaker Trevin Wallace (shoulder) missed his second straight practice.