Stephon Gilmore could make his season debut Sunday in Week 8 when his Carolina Panthers play the Atlanta Falcons on the road.
The Panthers activated the veteran cornerback Saturday, paving the way for Gilmore to play his first snaps with the franchise.
Gilmore was acquired by the Panthers in a trade with the New England Patriots earlier this month. He had been on the PUP list all season due to a quad injury.
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Gilmore's debut would come at the perfect time for the Panthers, who have lost four consecutive games after a 3-0 start.