Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, who suffered bruised ribs Monday night, had full participation in practice for the second consecutive day Friday and is set to face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Cutler is listed as probable on the injury report. He stated earlier in the week that intended to play regardless.

The only player unavailable for Sunday is receiver Alshon Jeffery, who continues to be sidelined with a broken right hand. The timetable for his return remains unclear. Reserve tight end Brody Eldridge, who missed Thursday's practice with an illness, returned to practice Friday and had full participation.

"We had a great week of practice, we’re healthy, don’t have anyone to report really except for Alshon Jeffery on the injury list, so we’re excited about that,'' Lovie Smith said.

In Carolina, star defensive end Charles Johnson was limited for the second consecutive day with a hip injury, but he's listed as probable for Sunday. Also probable are defensive tackle Dwan Edwards (hand), tight end Ben Hartsock (calf), and cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (leg). Defensive end Antwan Applewhite (thigh) is out, while defensive end Thomas Keiser (elbow) is doubtful.

Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart will start. RB DeAngelo Williams leads the Panthers with 177 rushing yards this season, but is averaging just 3.5 yards per carry. Stewart has 142 yards on 4.1 yards per carry, with 15 fewer carries than Williams' team-high 50.

"The message being we want to pound the ball -- well, not really pound it -- but we want one guy to develop a rhythm," head coach Ron Rivera said, per the Charlotte Observer. "And then when he gets hot, ride him."

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