The Panthers signed Tyus to the practice squad Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Tyus was on the Panthers' 53-man roster for two games this season, though he didn't spend a lot of time on the field. He was waived Tuesday to clear a roster spot. However, after clearing waivers, Tyus will rejoin the practice squad.
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Anthony Tyus: Cut loose by Carolina
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The Panthers waived Tyus on Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Tyus was signed to the Panthers' active roster Sept. 30, but he's now off the 53-man roster as the team anticipates the return of Trevor Ettiene (ankle) from injured reserve following the Week 5 bye. Assuming he clears waivers, Tyus will explore his next options and should garner interest from teams looking for backfield depth and a returner on kickoffs.
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Panthers' Anthony Tyus: Joins 53-man roster
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The Panthers signed Tyus from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday.
The 23-year-old running back made his regular-season NFL debut in Sunday's loss to the Browns, logging 14 snaps on special teams. He returned a pair of kicks for 47 yards and will now slot in behind Chuba Hubbard and AJ Dillon on the backfield depth chart.
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Anthony Tyus: Returns to practice squad
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Tyus reverted to Carolina's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.
Tyus played exclusively on special teams during Sunday's loss to the Browns and returned two kicks for 47 yards. With Jonathon Brooks (abdomen) on injured reserve, Tyus could be elevated again for next week's matchup versus the Lions.
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Panthers' Anthony Tyus: Elevated for Week 3
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The Panthers elevated Tyus from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Tyus is set to be the No. 3 option at running back in Sunday's game against the Browns. Chuba Hubbard and AJ Dillon will still see the majority, if not all, of the offensive reps in the contest, but Tyus will be the reserve option if the two need a break or succumb to injury.
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Anthony Tyus: Staying with Panthers
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The Panthers signed Tyus to their practice squad Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Tyus signed a reserve/future contract with Carolina but was unable to earn a roster spot. With only three running backs on the active roster and both Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) and Jonathon Brooks (general soreness) dealing with injuries, Tyus could be elevated for the team's Week 1 matchup against the Bears.
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Anthony Tyus: Earns spot on practice squad
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Tyus signed with the Seahawks' practice squad Wednesday.
Tyus will join fellow rookie running backs Damien Martinez (seventh round) and Jacardia Wright (undrafted) on the Seahawks' practice squad. Tyus finished the preseason with just 21 carries for 55 yards (2.6 YPC) and one catch for two yards. He's a long shot to get called up to the active roster.
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Anthony Tyus: Tries out with Seattle
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Tyus (illness) worked out with the Seahawks on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Tyus is healthy again after having been waived by Detroit with a non-football illness designation earlier this month. He will look to catch on with the Seahawks, who are in need of extra depth at running back after Kenny McIntosh suffered a season-ending torn ACL last week.
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Anthony Tyus: Waived with non-football illness
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Tyus was waived with a non-football illness designation Thursday.
Tyus parts ways with the Lions organization after signing with the team in May as an undrafted free agent out of Ohio. If Tyus passes through waivers unclaimed, he would be free to sign with any team once he's healthy.
