According to David Newton of ESPN, Panthers WR D.J. Moore has not been removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list, and there are no expectations of him to be removed before Sunday.

Moore's expected absence will make Robby Anderson the heavy favorite to lead the Panthers in targets. Curtis Samuel will play after being removed from the reserve/COVID list, but will not have the same expected usage as Anderson.

The Panthers have placed eight players on the reserve/COVID-19 list. New additions:

WR: D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel
DT: Derrick Brown, Zach Kerr
LB: Shaq Thompson
LT: Greg Little
P: Michael Palardy (on IR)
Practice squad WR Ishmael Hyman

Related players: Robby Anderson, Brandon Zylstra, Keith Kirkwood, Pharoh Cooper, Christian McCaffrey

Keep in mind, we don't yet know who tested positive and who may have just been in close contact. Obviously Moore and Samuel are the big fantasy players here so owners will have to monitor throughout the week. When we reported on Moore a few hours ago, it was noted he was dealing with an ankle injury so his status was in doubt anyway for Week 14. Anderson could end up as the WR1 if Moore and Samuel are out. The team hopes McCaffrey can play this week as well.

Panthers WR D.J. Moore is among the players being added to the COVID-19 reserve list, source said. A key offensive weapon.

Related players: Robby Anderson, Curtis Samuel, Brandon Zylstra, Keith Kirkwood, Pharoh Cooper

Heading into Week 14, Moore totaled 50 catches, 924 yards and four touchdowns on the season. But Moore was also dealing with a sprained ankle injury. In last week’s loss to the Vikings, Moore came down awkwardly in the end zone. Reports say he may not been able to play in Week 14 anyway. Anderson and Samuel would get a boost with guys like Zylstra, Kirkwood and Cooper moving up a spot on the depth chart. Anderson was already a pleasant surprise this year, a few extra targets could make him a nice play in Week 14.

Matt Rhule says X-rays on DJ Moore's ankle were negative.

The tweet said Rhule is not sure about severity of the ankle injury, but Moore has not been ruled out of Dec. 13 game vs. Broncos. The Panthers have a bye in Week 13 so we likely won't hear too much more until after their bye week.

Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey and WR D.J. Moore caught punts during Panthers practice Friday, according to Joseph Person of The Athletic. “Wherever they want to put me is where I’m gonna be,” McCaffrey said. “So whether it’s punt return, kickoffs, I don’t really care where it is. If they want me on the field, I’m gonna be there.”

Head coach Matt Rhule said he wanted to get the two reps in case the team needed a home-run threat with a game on the line.

McCaffrey may be pushing through another ceiling in terms of fantasy, especially if your league allows for return yards and touchdowns. CMC and Moore are dynamic talents with lofty expectations heading into the 2020 season. Any boost is accepted here.

Did not see DJ Moore during the open portion of Panthers practice. Can’t imagine he will play this week after going into the protocol Sunday.

Keep in mind this is just speculation but it doesn't make sense for the team to play Moore in a meaningless game in Week 17 even if he is cleared. The team will roll with Curtis Samuel and Jarius Wright most likely.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore did not return after sustaining a concussion against the Colts.

Related players: Curtis Samuel, Jarius Wright, DeAndrew White

If Moore can't go in Week 17, Samuel likely takes over as the WR1 with Wright and White probably getting an increase in snaps and targets.