The Panthers cut Herron (undisclosed) from their practice squad with an injury settlement Thursday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Herron signed with Panthers' practice squad in September, but he was let go with an injury settlement Thursday. Since 2019, the 6-foot-5 defensive end suited up for eight games (seven with Detroit, one with Carolina) and collected 12 tackles in that span. Herron will search elsewhere for another shot to play in the NFL once he's back to full health.
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Frank Herron: Restored to practice squad
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The Panthers restored Herron from the practice squad COVID-19 list Wednesday, per the league's official transactions report.
Herron can now resume participating in all practice squad activities ahead of Sunday's season finale against Tampa Bay.
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Frank Herron: Hits practice squad COVID list
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Herron (undisclosed) was placed on the practice squad COVID-19 list Thursday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Herron has spent the entire season on the Panthers' practice squad, though he's battled an undisclosed injury and also served a two-game suspension. He'll now face another hurdle to retake the field, though he has yet to be active for a contest on the campaign.
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Frank Herron: Suspension over
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Herron (undisclosed) had his suspension for performance-enhancing substances lifted Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Herron's suspension may be over, but he still remains on the Panthers' practice squad injured list. He saw time with the Lions in 2019 and 2020, but he's yet to suit up for the Panthers this season.
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Frank Herron: Receives two-game ban
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Herron (undisclosed) has received a two-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Herron was placed on the practice squad injured list by Carolina on Friday with an undisclosed injury, and he's now also dealing with the suspension. The 27-year-old has yet to see game action this season.
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Frank Herron: Lands on practice squad IR
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Herron (undisclosed) has been placed on the Panthers' practice squad injured reserve, Jonathan M. Alexander of The Charlotte Observer reports.
The move appears to have been at least partly made to make room for newly signed veteran receiver Willie Snead. Herron is likely to remain on the practice squad in some capacity unless multiple injuries strike the team's defensive line. The defensive end has a very small chance of making it on the field for the Panthers this season.
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Patriots' Frank Herron: Signs futures contract
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Herron signed a futures contract with the Patriots on Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Herron spent all of his rookie season on the Patriots' practice squad in 2018. He'll look to earn a role as a depth defender and special teams player in 2019.
