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• Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Active for Week 6

  Rotowire Oct 18, 2026

  Wharton (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. Wharton opened the regular season on the reserve/PUP list while recovering from neck surgery that he underwent in May. He was activated from the PUP list Saturday, and the seventh-year pro has been cleared to make his 2026 debut Sunday.

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• Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Activated from PUP

  Rotowire Oct 17, 2026

  The Panthers activated Wharton (neck) from the reserve/PUP list Saturday. Wharton had his 21-day practice window opened Tuesday and remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles. The 28-year-old has appeared in just nine of a possible 21 regular-season games since the beginning of last season. He logged 36 tackles (11 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and a pass breakup across nine appearances last regular season.

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• Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Set to return

  Rotowire Oct 13, 2026

  The Panthers designated Wharton (neck) to return from reserve/PUP Tuesday. Wharton is set to return to practice after recovering from neck surgery that kept him out for the first quarter of the 2026 season. The 28-year-old will likely need to log multiple full practices before being activated from the PUP list. The earliest the seventh-year pro can make a return will be Sunday against the Eagles.

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• Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Will return to practice during Week 6 prep

  Rotowire Oct 12, 2026

  Head coach Dave Canales said Monday that the Panthers will open the 21-day practice window for Wharton (neck) this week, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports. Wharton opened the regular season on the Panthers' reserve/PUP list while recovering from offseason neck surgery that he underwent in mid-May. He's progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice, though Wharton would likely need to log multiple full sessions before being activated from the PUP list. Given his impending designation to return, the earliest that Wharton can make his 2026 debut is Sunday against the Eagles.

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• Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Moved to reserve/PUP list

  Rotowire Aug 31, 2026

  Wharton (neck) was moved to the reserve/PUP list by the Panthers on Sunday, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports. Wharton underwent a procedure on his neck in early May, and he spent the entirety of the preseason on the active/PUP list. The defensive lineman will now be forced to miss at least the first four contests to open the regular season while he continues to recover.

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• Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Ready to face Rams

  Rotowire Jan 6, 2026

  Wharton (hamstring) was a full participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. Wharton missed Carolina's final four regular-season games, but he was initially listed as questionable to play Week 18. Now, the veteran defensive tackle looks fully on track for Saturday's wild-card round game against Los Angeles.

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• Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Questionable for Saturday

  Rotowire Jan 1, 2026

  Wharton (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Buccaneers. Despite practicing in full throughout the week, Wharton is listed as questionable for the Week 18 contest. The first-year Panther has been effective when on the field, recording 36 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and one pass defensed over nine appearances this season. If he's sidelined for the fourth consecutive game Saturday, expect Bobby Brown to draw another start on the Panthers' defensive line.

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• Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Won't play in Week 16

  Rotowire Dec 19, 2025

  Wharton (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers. The first-year Panther didn't practice all week due to a hamstring injury, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up for Sunday's contest. Wharton is one of Carolina's top interior defensive linemen, recording 36 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, over nine appearances this season. While he's sidelined, expect Bobby Brown to start alongside A'Shawn Robinson and Derrick Brown.

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• Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Won't play vs. NOLA

  Rotowire Dec 14, 2025

  Wharton (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. Wharton popped up on Saturday's injury report due to a hamstring injury, which is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's game. Bobby Brown and LaBryan Ray are poised for more defensive snaps in Wharton's absence.

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• Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Dealing with hamstring issue

  Rotowire Dec 13, 2025

  Wharton (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. The 27-year-old was added to the Panthers' injury report Saturday with a hamstring issue, putting his availability for Sunday's divisional matchup in question. Wharton has helped fortify Carolina's defensive line in his first season with the team, recording 36 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and one pass defensed across nine appearances. If he's unable to play in Week 15, Bobby Brown will likely have an expanded role with the Panthers' first-team defense.

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• Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Questionable for Sunday

  Rotowire Oct 17, 2025

  Wharton (toe) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets. The Missouri S&T product logged three consecutive limited sessions during the Panthers' week of practice, giving himself a chance to suit up Sunday. Wharton has played in just two games this season due to hamstring and toe injuries, recording nine total tackles, including 1.0 sacks. If he's active for the Week 7 contest, he will likely operate as one of the team's top interior pass rushers.

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• Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Limited to open week

  Rotowire Oct 15, 2025

  Wharton (toe) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Wharton has missed four of the Panthers' first six games of the regular season due to lower-body injuries. He's been sidelined for the last two due to a toe injury, but he would put himself in a good position to return for Sunday's game against the Jets if he were to practice in full over the next two days.

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• Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Missing more time

  Rotowire Oct 10, 2025

  Wharton (toe) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys. The first-year Panther didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss his fourth game of the season due to hamstring and toe injuries. Wharton has found success when on the field, recording nine total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, across just 51 defensive snaps this year. LaBryan Ray is expected to continue serving as Carolina's top reserve defensive end until Wharton returns to full health.

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• Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Opens week with DNP

  Rotowire Oct 8, 2025

  Wharton (toe) did not participate in Wednesday's practice. Wharton was unable to play in the Panthers' Week 5 win over the Dolphins due to a toe injury. He's opened the week with another DNP, so he'll have two more opportunities to return to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's road game against the Cowboys.

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• Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Ruled out for Week 5

  Rotowire Oct 3, 2025

  Wharton (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Wharton returned from a hamstring injury last Sunday against the Patriots and is now dealing with a toe issue that will cause him to miss his third game of the season. Jaden Crumedy should see elevated defensive snaps against Miami.

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• Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Questionable for Sunday

  Rotowire Sep 26, 2025

  Wharton (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots. Wharton upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to limited sessions Thursday and Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. Prior to sustaining a hamstring injury, the first-year Panther tallied four total tackles across 20 defensive snaps in the team's regular-season opener. If Wharton is unable to return in Week 4, Jaden Crumedy will likely serve as Carolina's top reserve defensive end.

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• Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Missing up to four weeks

  Rotowire Sep 8, 2025

  Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Monday that Wharton (hamstring) is expected to miss 2-4 weeks, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. Wharton, who signed a three-year, $54 million deal with the Panthers in March, played just 18 defensive snaps before sustaining a hamstring injury in the Week 1 loss to the Jaguars. The first-year Panther made a major impact while on the field, recording four total tackles. This is likely a substantial loss to a new-look Panthers defensive line that allowed a whopping 5.2 yards per carry in 2024 -- the worst mark in the NFL. Expect Jaden Crumedy to see increased work as a rotational defensive lineman while Wharton remains sidelined.

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• Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Exits Sunday's game

  Rotowire Sep 7, 2025

  Wharton exited Sunday's game against the Jaguars and is being evaluated for a concussion, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. Wharton may have taken a hit to the head during the Panthers' first defensive series of the first quarter. Jaden Crumedy would be slated to see an increased number of rotational snaps at defensive end behind A'Shawn Robinson and Derrick Brown if Wharton is not cleared to return.

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• Chiefs' Tershawn Wharton: Gets to QB in win

  Rotowire Dec 10, 2024

  Wharton recorded three solo tackles, including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Chargers. The defensive tackle is now up to 4.5 sacks and 22 total tackles (14 solo) in 2024. He also has two pass breakups and a forced fumble. Though Wharton is a starter, he remains in a rotational role, having yet to play on 80 percent of the defensive snaps in a game this season.

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• Chiefs' Tershawn Wharton: Good to go Sunday

  Rotowire Nov 10, 2024

  Wharton (knee) is not on the Chiefs' inactive list for Sunday's game against the Broncos. Wharton missed the first two practices of the week due to a knee injury, but he earned the questionable tag after logging a limited session Friday and will play Sunday. Wharton has logged four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense in the Chiefs' three games since the Week 6 bye.

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