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Updated Saints wide receiver corps for Week 7 vs. Panthers

Who starts for the New Orleans Saints at wide receiver in Sunday’s matchup with the Carolina Panthers? Both players at the top of the depth chart, Michael Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders, are inactive. They’ve also lost veteran backup Bennie Fowler to a shoulder injury.

In their place, the Saints called up longtime reserve Austin Carr and undrafted rookie Juwan Johnson from the practice squad. Pass catchers at other positions like Alvin Kamara and Jared Cook can help offset the losses, but here’s how the receiving corps could shake out at kickoff:

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (10)dives in vain for a pass as Los Angeles…
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway (12) warms up before an NFL football game against…
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harris (11) is stopped by Green Bay Packers cornerbacks Jaire…
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Austin Carr (80) carries the ball in the first half of…
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Juwan Johnson (83) runs through drills during practice at their NFL…
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) goes through drills during practice at their NFL…
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (17) goes through drills during practice at their NFL…
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Bennie Fowler (16) catches a pass in front of wide receivers…