Broncos' P.J. Locke: Won't play vs. Carolina

Locke (thumb) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Locke logged consecutive DNPs to end the week, and he will miss his first game of the regular season due to a thumb injury. With Locke sidelined, Devon Key and JL Skinner are the top two candidates to draw the start at strong safety alongside free safety Brandon Jones.