It's starting to look like the Carolina Panthers won't have their starting offensive line together this week after all.

   One day after the Panthers finally had all five linemen on the field working together, the team sat out right tackle Jeff Otah and center Ryan Kalil after both developed soreness in their ankles. Wide receiver D.J. Hackett, who is probably a couple of weeks away from returning, also did not practice.

   On the bright side, linebacer Thomas Davis, wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad and linebacker Adam Seward all participated "full" in Thursday's practice after participating on a "limited" basis Wednesday.

   As for the Saints, running back Reggie Buish (knee), defensive tackles Sedrick Ellis (knee) and Antwan Lake (groin),  cornerback Mike McKenzie (knee) and guards Jahir Evans (ankle) and Carl Nicks (illness) did not practice on Wednesday. We'll see if Bush returns today.