Oct 9, 2008 - 2:47 PM
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Both regular starters were practicing for the first time since missing last week's 34-0 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Gross was recovering from a concussion while Otah was nursing a sprained ankle.
If the offensive linemen are able to play, it should provide a boost for the Panthers against the Bucs' tenacious defense.
"It's always good to get guys back out there practicing, especially guys that have started for you previously," Carolina coach Jon Fox said.
