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One name on inactive list a surprise for Carolina Panthers at New Orleans

Questions about receiver Devin Funchess’ future with the Carolina Panthers only increased on Sunday at New Orleans.

Funchess was announced as a healthy scratch for the Panthers’ Week 17 matchup against the Saints.

He is in a contract year and was expected to take over full-time as the Panthers’ No. 1 wide receiver this year, after being moved into the “X” position following the trade of Kelvin Benjamin to Buffalo last year.

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But his production — and snaps — took a nosedive after Funchess dropped at least four passes against Detroit in Week 11.