Claudin Cherelus: Cut from IR with injury settlement
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The Panthers waived Cherelus (shoulder) from their injured reserve list with an injury settlement Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Less than a week after sending Cherelus to IR with a shoulder injury, Carolina has decided to let him go entirely. Unless he's claimed by another team during the current waiver period, he'll become an unrestricted free agent eligible to suit up for any other team once he's healthy.
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Panthers' Devin Lloyd: Full practice Wednesday
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Lloyd (calf) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
After missing last Sunday's loss to the Browns, Lloyd appears ready to return to the lineup Sunday night against the Lions. Lloyd was a star in the Panthers' Week 2 win over the Falcons, piling up nine tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sack, and two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown.
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Panthers' Nick Scott: Returns to full practice
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Scott (ribs) practiced fully Wednesday.
After missing Week 3 against the Browns, Scott appears ready to return from his one-game absence. He should slide back into his starting role at safety alongside Tre'von Moehrig for Sunday night's game versus Detroit.
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Panthers' Mike Jackson: Undergoes surgery
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Head coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that Jackson (groin) underwent core-muscle surgery and will be sidelined about eight weeks, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
The Panthers are in a code-red situation at cornerback after both starters, Jackson and Jaycee Horn (quadriceps), suffered significant injuries against Cleveland in Week 3. Ahead of a date with Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams on national television Sunday night, Carolina will be relying on Will Lee, Akayleb Evans and Chau Smith-Wade to cover the snaps.
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Panthers' Mike Jackson: Sent to injured reserve
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The Panthers placed Jackson (groin) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Jackson was injured in Sunday's loss to the Browns, and will now miss at least the next four weeks. Carolina's secondary took a number of big hits in the injury department versus Cleveland, as Jaycee Horn suffered a torn quadriceps and will be out 6-to-12 weeks. Will Lee, Akayleb Evans and Chau Smith-Wade will handle cornerback duties for the foreseeable future.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Officially sent to IR
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The Panthers placed Horn (quadriceps) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Horn suffered a torn quadriceps in Sunday's loss to the Browns and is expected to miss anywhere from 6-to-12 weeks. It's a brutal blow to the Carolina secondary, which will also be without Mike Jackson (groin) for at least the next four weeks after he was also placed on injured reserve Wednesday. Will Lee, Akayleb Evans and Chau Smith-Wade will handle cornerback duties moving forward.
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Tyrek Funderburk: Works out with Dallas
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The Cowboys hosted Funderburk for a workout Tuesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
The Panthers waived Funderburk from injured reserve Sept. 2. The cornerback has recovered from his undisclosed injury and is ready to return to NFL play. The Cowboys are running low on defensive backs, with Cobie Durant (hamstring), Shavon Revel (knee), Malik Hooker (forearm), Jalen Thompson (hamstring) and P.J. Locke (foot) all dealing with injuries. Funderburk could be elevated to the active roster quickly if he can make the practice squad.
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Panthers' Devin Lloyd: Could return for Week 4
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Head coach Dave Canales expressed confidence Monday that Lloyd (calf) would be back at practice ahead of the Panthers' Week 4 home game against the Lions, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.
A calf injury prevented Lloyd from playing in the Panthers' 21-18 loss to the Browns on Sunday, but the fifth-year pro is trending toward returning for Week 4. Wednesday's injury report will provide more clarity on Lloyd's status, and he would avoid an injury designation entirely with a full practice over the coming days.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Bound for IR with torn quad
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Horn sustained a torn quadriceps during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Browns and is expected to miss 6-to-12 weeks, Mike Kaye and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com report.
Horn plans to seek a second opinion before establishing a treatment plan for the injury, which could include surgery. Regardless, the two-time Pro Bowler will be headed for injured reserve, with his loss further weakening an already depleted Carolina defensive backfield. Along with Horn, Mike Jackson (groin) exited Sunday's game with an injury, so Carolina could need to break in two new starting cornerbacks Week 4 against the Lions.
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Panthers' Mike Jackson: Won't return due to groin injury
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Jackson (groin) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Browns, Kassidy Hill of the Panthers' official site reports.
Jackson sustained the injury in the first quarter, and he will be on the sidelines for the rest of Sunday's game after being evaluated by medical staff. Rookie fourth-rounder Will Lee will see more work at outside corner in Jackson's absence.
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Panthers' Maema Njongmeta: Signs to active roster
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The Panthers signed Njongmeta from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
The third-year linebacker out of Wisconsin has yet to start in an NFL game. Njongmeta has likely been elevated as an additional depth option at linebacker alongside Tyrel Dodson due to the placement of Claudin Cherelus (shoulder) on injured reserve.
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Panthers' Claudin Cherelus: Placed on injured reserve
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The Panthers placed Cherelus (shoulder) on injured reserve Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Cherelus has not practiced since sustaining a shoulder injury in the Panthers' Week 2 win over the Falcons. The linebacker will now need to miss at least four games before he can return to the team's active roster from injured reserve. Tyrel Dodson will likely take Cherelus' place as a special-teamer and reserve linebacker for the Panthers' defense.
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Panthers' Claudin Cherelus: Will be sidelined for Week 3
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Cherelus (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Cleveland.
Cherelus sustained a shoulder injury against the Falcons in Week 2. The injury prevented him from practicing during Week 3 prep, and with Devin Lloyd (calf) also not playing against Cleveland, one of rookie seventh-rounder Jackson Kuwatch and veteran Tyrel Dodson will start alongside Bobby Okereke at inside linebacker. Cherelus will aim to recover enough to play in Week 4 against the Lions on Sunday, Oct. 4.
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Panthers' Nick Scott: Won't play against Cleveland
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Scott (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Scott was a DNP all week due to a rib injury he sustained in Carolina's Week 2 win over Atlanta. In his absence, Lathan Ransom and rookie fifth-rounder Zakee Wheatley are the top candidates to start at safety next to Tre'von Moehrig. Scott's next chance to play is Week 4 against Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 4.
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Panthers' Devin Lloyd: Ruled out for Week 3
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Lloyd (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Lloyd was held out of practice all week due to a calf injury he likely picked up during the Panthers' 34-3 win over the Falcons in Week 2. Claudin Cherelus (shoulder) will also not play against Cleveland, leaving veteran Tyrel Dodson and rookie seventh-rounder Jackson Kuwatch as the top candidates to start alongside Bobby Okereke at inside linebacker. Lloyd's next chance to suit up is Week 4 against the Lions on Sunday, Oct. 4.
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Panthers' Jaelan Phillips: Back at practice Thursday
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Phillips (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Phillips didn't practice Wednesday but was back out there for Thursday's session. While his presence at practice was an encouraging sign, his status is still worth monitoring ahead of the Week 3 meeting with the Browns. The 27-year-old has played in both of the Panthers' games during the 2026 campaign thus far, amassing five total tackles and 2.0 sacks.
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Panthers' Devin Lloyd: Misses practice again Thursday
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Lloyd (calf) did not practice Thursday.
Lloyd sustained a calf injury in the 34-3 win over Atlanta in Week 2, though he still managed to tie for a game-high nine total tackles. The 27-year-old didn't seem overly concerned about his availability for Week 3 in Cleveland. However, if Lloyd isn't out there against the Browns, Jackson Kuwatch may replace him in the starting lineup.
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Nick Hampton: Visit with Carolina
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Hampton (undisclosed) had a visit with the Panthers on Wednesday, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.
Hampton was waived after reaching an injury settlement with Carolina in mid-August following an undisclosed injury, but he now appears to be back to full health. The linebacker played in 12 regular-season contests with the Rams last season, but he will likely have to settle for a practice squad spot with whatever squad gives him his next chance.
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Panthers' Trevis Gipson: Ready for Week 3
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Gipson was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Gipson was not listed on the Panthers' injury report to start Week 3. The linebacker exited the team's Week 2 win over the Falcons early to be evaluated for a possible concussion. Gipson was evidently cleared of any potential issue by an independent neurologist during the game and is all set to fully participate in practice leading up to Sunday's game against the Browns.
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Panthers' Bobby Brown: Full participant Wednesday
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Brown (back) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Brown was unable to suit up for the Panthers' Week 2 win over the Falcons due to a back injury. The defensive tackle appears to be ready to return to action, logging full participation in the first practice of Week 3. Brown will likely start alongside Lee Hunter and Derrick Brown in the Panthers' 3-4 defense during Sunday's game against the Browns.
