Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (undisclosed) will not participate in the Pro Bowl due to an undisclosed injury. Rodgers is being replaced by Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr.

Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle) expects to be ready for the NFC Championship Sunday, Jan. 24, after tweaking his ankle in the second half of the divisional round last weekend. Head coach Ron Rivera said the team is easing him back into action. Stewart rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns in the win over the Seattle Seahawks and became the first rusher to go for over 100 yards against Seattle this year. The Panthers have rushed for 100-plus yards in 30 straight games, including the playoffs.

Carolina Panthers RB Fozzy Whittaker (ankle) should be able to play in the NFC Championship against the Arizona Cardinals, according to head coach Ron Rivera.

Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers DE Jared Allen (foot) ‘actually has progressed nicely,’ according to head coach Ron Rivera. However, Rivera said Allen remains doubtful for the NFC Championship against the Arizona Cardinals.

Carolina Panthers DE Jared Allen (foot) needs to show head coach Ron Rivera enough to convince him that he can play in the NFC Championship against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Jan. 24. The Panthers can’t afford to be stuck with three defensive ends if Allen is active and can’t play, according to Rivera.

Carolina Panthers DE Jared Allen (foot) and DT Dwan Edwards (foot) did not practice Wednesday, Jan. 20.

Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers RB Fozzy Whittaker (ankle) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Jan. 20.

Arizona Cardinals CB Justin Bethel (ankle), DT Josh Mauro (calf) and DT Frostee Rucker (ankle) were limited in practice Wednesday, Jan. 20. LB Markus Golden (knee) participated fully.

Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer (finger) participated fully in practice Wednesday, Jan. 20.

Arizona Cardinals RB David Johnson (toe) and WR John Brown (shoulder) were limited in practice Wednesday, Jan. 20.