Charles Tillman (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, the Panthers' official site reports.

Tillman (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, the Panthers' official site reports.

Analysis:

In the aftermath of drills, head coach Ron Rivera tabbed Tillman as "practice tired," according to Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer. The comments are one day removed from Rivera calling Tillman "a little rusty" after a full practice showing, placing a question mark over his potential to return from a four-game absence Sunday versus the Giants in New York.