Strong safety Chris Harris, who has helped spark the unbeaten Carolina Panthers to two victories this season, was held out of Friday's practice with tightness in his thigh and was added to the injury report as questionable for Sunday’s game at Minnesota.

   Harris had practiced all week up until Friday.

   Harris has two forced fumbles this season, both leading to touchdowns in wins over San Diego and Chicago. In Week 1, Harris ripped the ball away from tight end Antonio Gates and cornerback Chris Gamble returned it for a touchdown. Last week against the Bears, Harris knocked the ball loose from tight end Greg Olsen with the Panthers trailing 14-6 and Gamble again recovered. Carolina went on to score a touchdown and win 20-17.

   Also, starting left guard Travelle Wharton has been ruled out for Sunday’s game with a sprained MCL in his knee. Third-string quarterback Matt Moore (knee) is also out, while returner Ryne Robinson will likely have to put his return on hold as he’s listed as doubtful.

   Defensive end Tyler Brayton (ankle), linebacker Na'il Diggs (shoulder), defensive tackle Maake Kemoeatu (illness) and cornerbacks Richard Marshall (thigh) and Gamble (arm) all participated on a limited basis in practice Friday and are listed as questionable.

--A league official said Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs will not be fined for his hit Sunday on sliding Carolina quarterback Jake Delhomme. According to the league, Briggs' hit was legal because Delhomme made a late decision to slide and Briggs has already committed himself to tackling Delhomme.

   At the very least, the Panthers cn rest assured knowing the play sparked them to a 20-17 win over the Bears. After the him, the Panthers sidelines was fired up.