Tag: Charles Harris

Panthers’ sack leader, former 1st-round pick headed to Eagles

The Eagles have successfully claimed OLB Charles Harris, who was waived by the Panthers on Monday.

On Monday, the Carolina Panthers waived outside linebacker Charles Harris. But on Tuesday, the veteran defender landed in an awfully good place.

As first reported by Zach Berman of PHLY, Harris has been successfully claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles.

The 9-2 NFC East leaders just learned that lost 15th-year pass rusher and team captain Brandon Graham to a season-ending triceps injury, one he sustained in Sunday night’s win over the Los Angeles Rams. Graham has recorded 3.5 sacks, tied for the third-highest total on the Eagles this season.

Harris, who has notched 3.0 sacks thus far, departed from the Panthers as one of their two leaders in the category. He is tied with defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson.

Carolina signed Harris, a former first-round pick of the Miami Dolphins, on Sept. 11. The 29-year-old went on to appear in nine games for the Panthers—also totaling 21 combined tackles and seven quarterback hits with six starts.

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Eagles claim veteran edge rusher off waivers from Panthers

The Philadelphia Eagles are claiming veteran edge rusher Charles Harris off waivers from the Carolina Panthers

Zach Berman reports that the Eagles added more depth to the edge rusher position after Brandon Graham’s injury, claiming veteran pass rusher Charles Harris.

The Panthers waived Harris on Monday, Darin Gantt of the team’s official site reported.

The 29-year-old was picked up by Carolina ahead of a Week 2 loss to the Chargers.

Harris recorded 21 total tackles, including a team-leading 3.0 sacks, in nine games before being waived Monday. The Missouri product could add more depth to a unit with Graham out for the year and Bryce Huff on injured reserve.

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Panthers have now cut their sack leader 3 different times this season

Being a team leader in sacks is normally a good thing, but maybe not so much if you’re a Panther in 2024.

The Carolina Panthers have continued an interesting trend.

On Monday, the team announced that they have parted ways with outside linebacker Charles Harris. The former first-round pick of the Miami Dolphins was waived to make room for the addition of cornerback Akayleb Evans, who was officially claimed off the wire by Carolina this afternoon.

Harris departs after having appeared in nine games. He totaled 29 combined tackles and 3.0 sacks, which is currently tied for the team lead alongside defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson.

So, yeah, the Panthers just got rid of their sack leader. And this decision would be kinda shocking . . . if they hadn’t done it twice before.

Today’s departure of Harris now marks the third different time that Carolina has sent off their sack leader in 2024. (Yup, that’s a real fact.)

They began by waiving second-year outside linebacker Eku Leota on Sept. 17. To that point, Leota’s 1.0 sack was a team-best through two weeks of play.

Then, on Oct. 8, they’d waive defensive lineman Jayden Peevy—who was pacing the unit with 1.5 sacks through five games.

Granted, Leota and Peevy aren’t exactly huge names. And while Harris is a bit more known, his role had lessened with the return of fellow ‘backer D.J. Wonnum.

Nonetheless, the bit goes on.

(Stay on your toes, A’Shawn.)

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Panthers’ updated roster following Monday’s addition of CB Akayleb Evans

The Panthers swapped out their team leader in sacks for a former Vikings CB on Monday.

The Carolina Panthers swapped out their team leader in sacks for a former Minnesota Vikings fourth-round pick on Monday.

Coming into the fold will be cornerback Akayleb Evans, who has amassed 17 starts over 32 NFL games since 2022. And on the way out is veteran outside linebacker Charles Harris.

Here’s an updated look at the team’s 53-man roster following the moves:

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Panthers part ways with former 1st-round pick, team leader in sacks

The Panthers have announced the corresponding move to their addition of CB Akayleb Evans.

The Carolina Panthers have announced not only their addition of cornerback Akayleb Evans, but also their corresponding move to make room for it.

To open a spot for Evans on the 53-man roster, the team has waived outside linebacker Charles Harris. The 29-year-old veteran has appeared in nine games for the Panthers this season.

A two-time Second-team All-SEC honoree at the University of Missouri, Harris was selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins. He’d go on to split his first eight pro campaigns between the Dolphins, the Atlanta Falcons and the Detroit Lions—amassing 16.5 sacks over 90 games.

Carolina signed Harris back on Sept. 11. He departs the roster in a tie for the team lead in sacks (three) with defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson.

Harris became dispensable for the Panthers in light of the return of fellow outside linebacker D.J. Wonnum, who has taken over starting duties for the last two weeks.

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Panthers Week 10 inactives: 3 starters out vs. Giants

A few surprises were included on the Panthers’ list of Week 10 inactives.

The Carolina Panthers’ list of inactives for their Week 10 outing included a couple of surprises.

Tight end Tommy Tremble and outside linebacker Charles Harris are among the seven players who will not suit up for this morning’s matchup against the New York Giants. Tremble was listed as questionable for the contest after a full practice on Friday while Harris, the team leader in sacks (3.0), was not included on the injury report at all.

His absence will likely give way to fellow pass rusher D.J. Wonnum, who is set to make his Panthers debut out of Munich, Germany. Wonnum has been sidelined all season due to complications from a torn quad.

Here’s the full list of inactives for the Panthers:

  • CB Shemar Bartholomew
  • RB Jonathon Brooks
  • DL Jaden Crumedy
  • OT Ikem Ekwonu
  • OLB Charles Harris
  • S Jammie Robinson
  • TE Tommy Tremble

And for the Giants:

  • QB Tommy DeVito (Emergency QB)
  • WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton
  • G Jake Kubas
  • ILB Darius Muasau
  • S Jason Pinnock
  • DL Jordon Riley
  • WR Darius Slayton

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Carolina Panthers players who are free agents in 2025

With the trade deadline now behind us, let’s take a look at the Panthers who are set to become free agents following the 2024 season:

(This story was updated to add new information.)

The 2024 NFL trade deadline has come and gone, and it didn’t go without a few moves from the Carolina Panthers.

Last week, the team shipped off wideout Diontae Johnson to the Baltimore Ravens in a trade involving a late-round pick swap for the 2025 draft. And yesterday, in a much more favorable return, they sent fellow receiver Jonathan Mingo over to the Dallas Cowboys.

So now that those departures are official, we could start looking ahead towards free agency for quite a few more.

Here are Panthers whose contracts are set to expire following the season:

  • QB Andy Dalton
  • RB Chuba Hubbard (Signed four-year extension)
  • RB Raheem Blackshear (RFA)
  • WR David Moore
  • WR Jalen Coker (ERFA)
  • TE Tommy Tremble
  • TE Ian Thomas
  • TE Feleipe Franks (RFA)
  • OL Brady Christensen
  • OL Cade Mays
  • C Austin Corbett
  • DL LaBryan Ray
  • DL DeShawn Williams
  • DL Jonathan Harris
  • DL Raequan Williams (ERFA)
  • OLB Charles Harris
  • OLB Thomas Incoom
  • OLB Cam Gill
  • ILB Shaq Thompson
  • CB Mike Jackson
  • CB Lonnie Johnson Jr.
  • CB Anthony Brown
  • S Xavier Woods
  • S Jordan Fuller
  • S Sam Franklin Jr.
  • S Nick Scott
  • S Demani Richardson (ERFA)
  • K Eddy Piñeiro
  • P Johnny Hekker
  • LS JJ Jansen

*RFA = Restricted free agent
*ERFA = Exclusive rights free agent

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Panthers Week 5 injury report: 3 players ruled out vs. Bears

The Panthers have ruled out three players ahead of Sunday’s visit to Chicago.

As expected, the Carolina Panthers have ruled out starting middle linebackers Shaq Thompson and Josey Jewell from their Week 5 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Thompson will miss the remainder of the campaign with a torn Achilles tendon while Jewell has been sidelined with hamstring and groin injuries.

2024 third-round pick and rookie ‘backer Trevin Wallace is in line to get his first career start in the middle of Carolina’s defense. Veterans Claudin Cherelus and Chandler Wooten, who was promoted to the active roster on Tuesday, should also help fill in for Thompson and Jewell.

In addition, head coach Dave Canales told reporters following today’s practice that all players who have been listed as questionable are likely to play.

Here’s the full injury report from Friday:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring/groin DNP DNP DNP Out
LB Shaq Thompson Achilles DNP DNP DNP Out
WR Diontae Johnson Ankle DNP Limited Limited –
OLB Charles Harris Shoulder Limited Limited Full Questionable
G Robert Hunt Hip Limited Limited Limited Questionable
G Damien Lewis Elbow Limited Limited Full –
S Nick Scott Shoulder Limited Limited Limited –
DL Shy Tuttle Foot Limited Limited Limited Questionable
S Nick Scott Quadriceps Limited Limited Limited –
CB Lonnie Johnson Hip Full Limited Limited –
C Andrew Raym Concussion Limited DNP DNP Out
TE Ian Thomas Calf Limited Limited Limited Questionable
CB Dane Jackson Hamstring Limited Limited Limited Questionable
RB Miles Sanders Illness DNP Full –
WR Jalen Coker Foot DNP Full Questionable
TE Tommy Tremble Knee DNP Limited –
OT Taylor Moton Rest DNP Full –

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Panthers add 4 players to Week 5 injury report on Thursday

The injury report got a bit crowded for the Panthers this afternoon.

The Carolina Panthers’ injury report got a little more crowded on Thursday.

Four new players have been added to the Week 5 listing, all of whom did not participate in this afternoon’s practice. Those Panthers include running back Miles Sanders (illness), rookie wide receiver Jalen Coker (foot), tight end Tommy Tremble (knee) and starting right tackle Taylor Moton (rest).

In a bit of positive news, leading pass catcher Diontae Johnson returned to practice after missing Wednesday’s outing. He was a limited participant.

Here’s Thursday’s injury report in full:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring/groin DNP DNP
LB Shaq Thompson Achilles DNP DNP
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Rest DNP Full
WR Diontae Johnson Ankle DNP Limited
CB Troy Hill Rest DNP Full
DL A’Shawn Robinson Rest DNP Full
OLB Charles Harris Shoulder Limited Limited
G Robert Hunt Hip Limited Limited
G Damien Lewis Elbow Limited Limited
S Nick Scott Shoulder Limited Limited
DL Shy Tuttle Foot Limited Limited
S Nick Scott Quadriceps Limited Limited
CB Lonnie Johnson Hip Full Limited
C Andrew Raym Concussion Limited DNP
TE Ian Thomas Calf Limited Limited
CB Dane Jackson Hamstring Limited Limited
RB Miles Sanders Illness DNP
WR Jalen Coker Foot DNP
TE Tommy Tremble Knee DNP
OT Taylor Moton Rest DNP

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