Panthers' Lathan Ransom: Productive during rookie campaign
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Ransom posted 51 tackles (21 solo), including 1.0 sacks, an interception, two passes defended and a forced fumble across 16 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign.
Ransom was productive during his rookie campaign, racking up over 50 total tackles while seeing playing time on both defense and special teams. With Tre'von Moehrig under contract with the Panthers for two more years, Ransom will likely continue to serve as a backup safety during the 2026 campaign.
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Panthers' Lathan Ransom: Recovered from thumb injury
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Ransom (thumb) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.
Ransom suffered a thumb injury in Carolina's surprising win over the Rams on Nov. 30, but he seems to have recovered during the Panthers' Week 14 bye. With Tre'von Moehrig available after having returned from a one-game suspension, Ransom will likely be relegated to a backup role Sunday against the Saints.
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Panthers' Lathan Ransom: Dealing with thumb injury
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Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Monday that Ransom sustained a thumb injury in Sunday's 31-28 win over the Rams, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
With Tre'von Moehrig suspended for the Week 13 contest, Ransom drew the start and performed phenomenally, recording 11 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks. However, it now appears he's sustained a thumb injury in the process, and the Panthers are still looking into various treatment options and timelines. Carolina has a Week 14 bye, which may give the rookie safety enough time to recover ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Saints.
Ransom (illness) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Ransom has served as one of Carolina's top reserve safeties in his first nine NFL games, recording 26 total tackles and one forced fumble over 294 total snaps (179 on defense, 115 on special teams). The rookie from Ohio State likely needs to upgrade to full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid an injury designation for the Week 10 matchup against the Saints.
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Panthers' Lathan Ransom: Scooped by Panthers
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The Panthers selected Ransom in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 122nd overall.
Ransom initially planned to enter the draft last year before a foot injury kept him at Ohio State for another season. The physical safety excelled in his fifth year, tallying 76 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss and an interception to earn Second Team All-American honors and help the Buckeyes win a National Championship. Ransom looks like a strong run defender in the NFL with room to develop his pass-coverage abilities. The Panthers lack depth in their secondary, meaning Ransom could make an impact sooner than later.
