Adam Thielen will have a chance to play in another game this season.

The Panthers activated Thielen to their 53-man roster, the club announced Tuesday. Thielen’s 21-day practice window was expiring, so had he not been activated off injured reserve, he would have been out for the rest of the season.

Thielen suffered a hamstring injury during the Week 3 win over Las Vegas and has been sidelined since. While he initially returned to the field after the team opened its practice window on October 23, Thielen has not practiced since Week 9.

Thielen, 34, caught eight passes for 109 yards with one touchdown in the first three games of the season.

Correspondingly, the Panthers released tight end Jordan Matthews, who is on waivers after the trade deadline.

Carolina also released wide receiver Cam Johnson from its practice squad.

The Panthers will have their bye in Week 11 before hosting the Chiefs in Week 12.