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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Panthers coach Ron Rivera said quarterback Cam Newton is expected to start Sunday against the New Orleans Saints barring a setback in his recovery from a concussion.Newton participated fully in practice Friday, but remains in the leagues concussion protocol. Rivera said the leagues reigning MVP still has to meet with an independent doctor before being cleared to play.Rivera also said running back Jonathan Stewart is expected to return to action after missing the last three games with a hamstring injury.However, Carolina has other injury concerns, most notably in the secondary where it will be without both starting cornerbacks when facing Saints quarterback Drew Brees, who has thrown 27 touchdown passes in his last seven games at the Superdome.James Bradberry (toe) and Robert McClain (hamstring) have been ruled out, along with offensive tackle Michael Oher (concussion) and defensive tackles Vernon Butler (ankle) and Paul Soliai (foot).The Panthers are expected to start either Teddy Williams or rookie Zack Sanchez opposite rookie Daryl Worley at cornerback. Safety Colin Jones is expected to start at the nickel position.With only three healthy cornerbacks on the roster, Rivera said the team is leaning toward signing Lou Young from the practice squad and activating him Sunday.We have to play the guys that are available to us, that is the truth of the matter, Rivera said. So well go from there.Carolinas secondary has been a problem ever since the decision to remove the franchise tag from 2015 All-Pro Josh Norman this past offseason.Carolina went into the season with Bradberry and Bene Benwikere as the starting cornerbacks. However, Benwikere was cut after Carolina allowed Atlantas Matt Ryan to throw for 503 yards and four touchdowns in a 48-33 Week 4 loss to the Falcons. Bradberry developed turf toe in that game and hasnt practiced since.That left the Panthers with McClain, a journeyman cornerback, and Worley as their starters last week against Tampa Bay. The Panthers held the Buccaneers to 17 points and only allowed one touchdown pass, but McClain came up hobbling with a hamstring injury on Wednesday.Williams, the teams fifth option at cornerback at the beginning of the season, said hes looking forward to the challenge if he gets a chance to start against Brees.Drew puts his clothes on the same way we do -- one leg at a time with his pants, and one arm at a time with his shirt, Williams said. You got out and the competitor in you that you have had inside since you were a little kid, you want to go out and compete against the best. So lining up across from him and seeing him over there makes you happy and anxious to go and get that first hit.Newton, Stewart, wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin and defensive end Charles Johnson are listed as questionable but are expected to play.Newton hasnt spoken to reporters since suffering a concussion on Oct. 2 against the Falcons, but did post a message on Instagram from the late motivational speaker Jim Rohn:Dont wish it was easier, wish you were better. Dont wish for less problems, wish for more skills, Newton said in the post.The Panthers are 1-4 and have lost three straight games.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL Texas Rangers Gear . Fellow centre Pavel Datsyuk remains out because of a concussion. Zetterberg has 11 goals and 19 assists for a team-high 30 points, and Datsyuk has a team-high 12 goals and 11 assists. Cheap Rangers Jerseys . "It doesnt get any better than that," Giambi said. "Im speechless." The Indians are roaring toward October. 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LATROBE, Pa. -- Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shaziers top goal this season is to stay healthy.Shazier took another step forward in his development during his second NFL season in 2015, though injuries remain a concern. If Shazier can stay on the field for an improving Steelers defense, the former first-round pick figures the rest will fall into place.The more youre on the field, the better you get, Shazier said. My teammates will trust me in certain situations when Im on the field, theyll know I can do certain things and Ill have confidence, too.The more Im on the field, the more confidence I have and Ill feel like I can do anything.Shazier flashed that first-round, big-play ability during last seasons AFC wild-card game at Cincinnati. He led the defense with a single-game playoff high 13 tackles and finished with his first career postseason fumble recovery. Shazier also forced two fumbles, including a devastating third-quarter hit on Giovani Bernard and a critical late-game takeaway of Jeremy Hill that led to the winning field goal.You just have to have confidence in yourself, especially after last year, Shazier said. I started playing better and started having more confidence in myself. Im a major competitor. I hate losing and Im going to do whatever I have to do to win.The Steelers liked Shaziers 4.4 speed and sideline-to-sideline playmaking abilities when they selected the 6-foot-1, 230-pound linebacker No. 15 overall in the 2014 draft.The former Ohio State standout made 12 regular-season starts in 2015 and finished second on the team with 87 tackles, 3 1/2 sacks, four passes defensed and a pair of forced fumbles.But Shazier struggled to stay healthy, missing four games early in the season with a right shoulder injury before playinng the final 12 games.dddddddddddd Shazier missed all or parts of nine of the Steelers final 14 games during his rookie season.He has to stay healthy, defensive coordinator Keith Butler said. He has to be on the field. Thats the biggest thing for him. If he stays on the field, hell be productive. Hell be what I think we envisioned him to be.Shazier definitely feels as if hes stronger and he has a better understanding of the things he needs to do, regarding diet and weight training to preserve his body for the rigors of an NFL season. Hes also evolving as a leader on the defense and progressing as a defensive signal caller, a job he took over full time last season.The more you do it, the more comfortable you get, Shazier said.Shazier looks just as comfortable on the field during training camp practices at St. Vincent College, particularly his pass-rushing versatility. Shazier used his speed during a backs-on-backers blitz pickup drill, while also utilizing a swim move and brute force in another instance as he flattened one defender.Butler is excited at Shaziers potential as a blitzing linebacker from the inside.He can rush the passer, he can slip them and he can run over them, Butler said. If youre a running back, you dont know what hes going to do.Shazier just wants to stay on the field. If he can stay healthy, the possibilities are endless.I definitely felt like the way I played last year helped me gain confidence, Shazier said. I feel like my understanding of the playbook and my team having confidence in me is going to help me get to the next level.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '