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The Panthers have signed 11 members of their practice squad to future deals.
Carolina Panthers assistant general manager Dan Morgan began the organization’s transition from Scott Fitterer on Monday.
In addition to signing tight end Stephen Sullivan and defensive linemen Nick Thurman and LaBryan Ray to one-year extensions, the team also brought back 11 practice squad members on future deals.
Here are those 11 players:
Carolina Panthers’ practice squad following Wednesday’s return of Jordan Matthews
Two days after he was released from the active roster, tight end Jordan Matthews was brought back by the Carolina Panthers as a member of their practice squad.
Here’s the freshest look at the group following his return:
The Panthers have brought back TE Jordan Matthews to their practice squad.
The Carolina Panthers just made Jordan Matthews do a reverse Grandpa Simpson.
Per the league transaction wire, the ninth-year tight end has been signed back to the team’s practice squad. Earlier in the afternoon, Joe Person of The Athletic noted that Matthews was present at the beginning of Wednesday’s practice.
The 31-year-old pass catcher was shown the door on Monday, along with veteran safety and Charlotte, N.C. native Matthias Farley. Their releases would help make room for the additions of linebacker Tae Davis and offensive tackle David Sharpe, both of whom were signed to the active roster on Tuesday.
Matthews, a second-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles back in 2014, first joined the Panthers as a member of their practice squad on Oct. 25. He was brought up to the active roster prior to Week 10’s matchup against the Chicago Bears, where he played 19 snaps on special teams in the 16-13 loss.
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Eku Leota is in while Matthias Farley and Jordan Matthews are now out. Here’s what the Panthers’ active roster currently looks like:
The Carolina Panthers began their Monday by signing outside linebacker Eku Leota to their active roster. Now that the undrafted rookie has used up all three of his elevations from the practice squad, he finally has himself a certified spot on the program.
That, however, wouldn’t be the only move the team would make.
Soon after, the Panthers released safety Matthias Farley and tight end Jordan Matthews. Those vacancies may have been made available for cornerback Jaycee Horn and tight Ian Thomas, who were both designated to return from injured reserve today.
So, with all that tinkering now finalized, here is an updated look at Carolina’s current active roster:
The Panthers have released S Matthias Farley and TE Jordan Matthews.
On Monday, the Carolina Panthers designated both cornerback Jaycee Horn and tight end Ian Thomas to return from injured reserve. So, they may need a couple of open spots on the active roster pretty soon.
Unfortunately, those vacancies may have just been made available at the expense of two players—as the team announced the releases of safety Matthias Farley and tight end Jordan Matthews this afternoon.
Farley has appeared in five games for the Panthers this season, primarily on special teams. He recorded a season-high 63 defensive snaps in the Week 6 loss to the Miami Dolphins, where he started in place of an injured Vonn Bell.
The Charlotte, N.C. native was first signed to the team back on Sept. 19 as a member of the practice squad.
Matthews, who was signed from the practice squad this week, is now gone after just one outing. He played 19 snaps on special teams in the Week 10 loss to the Chicago Bears.
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After sending LB Chandler Wooten to IR, the Panthers have signed TE Jordan Matthews to their active roster.
The Carolina Panthers made a handful of moves official on Tuesday morning—which included sending yet another linebacker, Chandler Wooten, to injured reserve. So, they had an open spot to fill.
That spot, as announced by the team, now goes to tight end Jordan Matthews—who has been signed from the practice squad.
Matthews, a standout at Vanderbilt University, broke into the NFL as a second-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles back in 2014. It’d be there, in his final season with the franchise in 2016, where he’d cross paths with current Panthers head coach Frank Reich—who was in his first year as the Eagles offensive coordinator.
The 6-foot-3, 215-pounder has amassed eight pro seasons—picking up additional stops with the Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots and the San Francisco 49ers. He’s recorded 274 receptions for 3,288 yards and 22 touchdowns over 76 games.
To fill Matthews’ vacancy on the practice squad, the Panthers have brought back linebacker Ayinde “Ace” Eley—who spent the summer with the team as an undrafted free-agent signee.
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Panthers’ updated practice squad following Wednesday’s signings of QB Jake Luton and TE Jordan Matthews.
After running back Jashaun Corbin’s return to New York and offensive lineman Justin McCray’s release, the Carolina Panthers had two spots open on their practice squad coming into Wednesday. But, those spots would be quickly filled.
As announced this morning, the team added quarterback Jake Luton and tight end Jordan Matthews to the group.
So, with that duo now in the fold, let’s take an updated look at Carolina’s 16-player practice squad:
The Panthers have signed QB Jake Luton and TE Jordan Matthews to their practice squad.
The Carolina Panthers kept busy after a flurry of activity on Tuesday.
As first reported by Darin Gantt of Panthers.com, the team has signed two familiar faces to its practice squad this morning—quarterback Jake Luton and tight end Jordan Matthews. Luton had already spent the early portions of the season on the squad while Matthews was brought in for a tryout during mandatory minicamp in June.
The 27-year-old passer returns after a brief detour to New Orleans. Luton was signed away to the Saints’ active roster back on Sept. 26 and then released three weeks later.
Luton appeared in two of Carolina’s three preseason outings this past summer. He completed eight of his 19 attempts for 119 yards, a touchdown and an interception.
Matthews, a former second-round pick and former wide receiver, has played eight seasons in the NFL—having recorded 274 receptions for 3,288 yards and 22 touchdowns over 76 games. He spent one of those seasons (2016) under Panthers head coach Frank Reich, who was the Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator at the time.
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The Panthers are expected to host three tryout players at mandatory minicamp this week, including a former second-round pick.
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After yesterday’s release of defensive tackle Jalen Dalton, the Carolina Panthers are entering mandatory minicamp on Tuesday one player short of a full 90-man roster. But they could have No. 90 on hand this week.
Per team reporter Darin Gantt, the Panthers are expected to host three tryout players for the upcoming practice sessions. The trio includes tight end Jordan Matthews and cornerbacks Greg Mabin and Thakarius “BoPete” Keyes.
Matthews, a former wide receiver, was a second-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles back in 2014. The distant relative of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, the 6-foot-3, 215-pounder has officially played eight seasons in the NFL.
His last stop came with the San Francisco 49ers, a run that ended in the summer of 2022 following a torn ACL. Matthews, in addition to a pair of runs in both Philly and San Fran, has also picked up stints for the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots.
Mabin—6-foot-2, 200 pounds—entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2017. He appeared in six games for the Tennessee Titans this past season.
Keyes—6-foot-1, 202 pounds—was a seventh-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020. His last NFL snap came in 2021.
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Early signing period: Jordan Matthews signs with Tennessee
The 2022 early signing period is taking place Dec. 21-23 for the 2023 recruiting signing class.
The 2022 early signing period is Josh Heupel’s second as Tennessee’s head coach. He was hired as the Vols’ head coach in Jan. 2021.
Heupel guided the Vols to a 10-2 regular season in 2022.
No. 6 Tennessee (10-2, 6-2 SEC) will play No. 7 Clemson (11-2, 8-0 ACC) in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Dec. 30.
Jordan Matthews signed with the Vols on Wednesday during the early signing period.
The 6-foot-1, 184-pound cornerback is from Woodlawn High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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