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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly practiced Wednesday for the first time since leaving the field in tears with a concussion late in a Nov. 17 home game against New Orleans.The three-time Pro Bowl selection still hasnt been cleared from the concussion?protocol, so his status for Sundays home game against San Diego remains in question.But coach Ron Rivera said Kuechly has advanced to the next stage of the protocol and will be re-evaluated by the medical staff Thursday.Rivera added there never has been any consideration of sitting Kuechly for the final four games now that the Panthers (4-8) are all but out of playoff contention.Hes a football player, Rivera said. If he passes the protocol and he wants to play and the doctors want him to play, hell play. Its that simple. I dont control the protocol.Kuechly, who has missed the past two games, missed three games last season after suffering a concussion in the opener at Jacksonville.The Panthers gave up a combined 900 yards and 75 points the past two weeks with Kuechly out of the lineup in losses at Oakland and Seattle.Its one of those things, when guys get back on the football field, it brings a little energy, Rivera said. He sparked a little energy for the defense again.Tight end Ed Dickson said Kuechly defended him on pass routes a couple of times in practice.Anytime that guy is on the field, we have a chance to win, Dickson said.Kuechly, the NFLs leading tackler since he entered the league in 2012, still leads Carolina in tackles with 112. Outside linebacker Thomas Davis is second with 100.Starting strong safety Kurt Coleman also returned to practice Wednesday after missing Sundays 40-7 loss at Seattle with a concussion.Missing at practice was defensive end Charles Johnson, who suffered a hamstring injury against the Seahawks. Rivera said Johnsons status will be week-to-week.Defensive end Mario Addison worked on the side for the first time since suffering a foot injury in the New Orleans game. Xavier Williams Super Bowl Jersey . "We have always prided ourselves on the way we play defence. Having two big pieces back is going to be a key for us moving forward for years to come," said Knighthawks head coach Mike Hasen. Tyrann Mathieu Super Bowl Jersey .ca NFL Power Rankings, overtaking the Denver Broncos and remaining ahead of NFC competition San Francisco, Carolina and New Orleans. http://www.thechiefsshoponline.com/Youth-Travis-Kelce-Chiefs-Jersey/ .ca. Kerry, Just watched the shootout in the Coyotes/Leafs game and I have to ask, why was the James van Riemsdyk goal allowed to count? All of the video replays we were shown on TV were inconclusive about whether the puck had entirely crossed the line or not. Derrick Thomas Super Bowl Jersey . LOUIS -- Lance Lynn was one of the more enthusiastic participants as the St. Damien Wilson Super Bowl Jersey .Y. -- Marcell Dareus and the Buffalo Bills defence made life miserable for Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco. The NSW Swifts missed the chance to seal top spot in the trans-Tasman netball competitions Australian Conference on Saturday when they drew 59-all with the Southern Steel in Sydney.In the final round of the regular season, the Swifts couldve claimed the minor premiership with victory at Sydney Olympic Park.However the stalemate now opens the door for second-placed Queensland, who will lock in the No.1 Australian ranking for the finals with a win over West Coast on Sunday.The Swifts scoring was shared between Caitlin Thwaites (29 goals) and Susan Pettitt (30 goals) who both converted at an impressive 94 per cent.Jhaniele Fowler-Reid (50 goals from 52 attempts) was again a standout for the Steel.The Invercargill-based team finished the regular season by far and away the best of the New Zealand Conference, unbeaten over 13 matches with 11 wins and two draws.The Swifts burst out of the blocks, banking a 16-13 first-quarter lead with a strong defensive display from Laura Langman,, Maddy Turner and Sharni Layton.ddddddddddddThe Steel found their timing and rhythm in the second stanza as midcourters Shannon Francois and Gina Crampton found the target of towering shooter Fowler-Reid while defenders Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit and Jane Watson got their hands on more turnover ball.The Steel finished with a late surge of four straight goals to leave the scores tied up at 29-all at the main break.Swifts captain Kimberlee Green was injected for Stephanie Woods for the second half but it was the visitors who stole an early march to build a five-goal buffer.Just as quickly, the Swifts came surging back, lifting their flow and accuracy on attack as a goal on the stroke of three-quarter time gave the Steel a slim 45-44 lead at the last break.In a frantic final quarter, the Steel couldnt find enough to claim their first win in Sydney. ' ' '