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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 announce 5 roster moves ahead of Week 8 matchup vs. Broncos

The Panthers shuffled their safeties and called up a former first-rounder ahead of tomorrow’s game against the Broncos.

The Carolina Panthers shuffled some of their safeties ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

As announced on Saturday afternoon, the team placed Nick Scott on injured reserve. Scott, who sustained a hamstring injury in last Sunday’s loss to the Washington Commanders, has appeared in all seven of Carolina’s games this season—amassing 28 combined tackles and two passes defensed with four starts.

To make up for the loss, the Panthers activated team captain and special teams ace Sam Franklin Jr. from injured reserve. Franklin Jr. has yet to debut in 2024 after breaking his foot back in training camp.

Carolina also signed safety Russ Yeast from their practice squad to the active roster.

Yeast will be joined from the practice squad by rookie quarterback Jack Plummer and cornerback Caleb Farley, who have been elevated to the roster for Sunday’s contest. Plummer will provide some depth behind starter Bryce Young and backup Andy Dalton, who has been listed as doubtful with a right thumb sprain.

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Panthers Week 8 injury report: Top 2 WRs ruled out vs. Broncos

The Panthers won’t have WRs Diontae Johnson and Adam Thielen for Sunday’s matchup in Denver.

Bryce Young will have to make do without the Carolina Panthers’ top two pass catchers in his return under center.

The team has ruled out wide receivers Diontae Johnson and Adam Thielen from Sunday’s matchup against the Denver Broncos. Johnson (ribs) leads the Panthers in targets (58), receptions (30), receiving yards (357) and receiving touchdowns (three) while Thielen—last year’s leading receiver—is still working his way back from a hamstring injury.

Carolina will also be without outside linebacker D.J. Wonnum (quad) and safeties Jordan Fuller (hamstring), Nick Scott (hamstring) and Jammie Robinson (knee).

Here’s the full injury report from Friday:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
QB Andy Dalton Right thumb DNP DNP DNP Doubtful
CB Dane Jackson Hamstring DNP DNP Limited Doubtful
WR Diontae Johnson Rib/rest DNP DNP DNP Out
DL A’Shawn Robinson Knee DNP Limited Limited Questionable
S Nick Scott Hamstring DNP DNP DNP Out
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Limited Limited Limited Doubtful
LB Claudin Cherelus Hamstring Limited Limited Limited Questionable
S Jordan Fuller  Hamstring Limited Limited Limited Out
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring/groin Limited Limited Limited Questionable
OT Taylor Moton Elbow Limited Limited Limited Questionable
OT Yosh Nijman Knee Limited Limited Limited Questionable
LB Jon Rhattigan Knee Limited Full Full –
TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Groin/wrist Limited Limited Full –
WR Adam Thielen Hamstring Limited Limited DNP Out
TE Tommy Tremble Back Limited Limited Full Questionable
OLB D.J. Wonnum Quadriceps Limited DNP Limited Out
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Shoulder Limited Full Full Questionable
DL Jaden Crumedy Ankle Full Full Full Questionable
S Sam Franklin Jr. Personal/foot DNP Full Full Questionable
S Jammie Robinson Knee Limited DNP DNP Out
RB Raheem Blackshear Shoulder Full Full Full –
K Eddy Piñeiro Personal DNP DNP –

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Panthers WR Diontae Johnson misses 2nd straight practice on Thursday

Panthers WR Diontae Johnson has now missed two practices in a row due to a rib injury.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young may not have his offense’s top target in his return under center on Sunday.

Wideout Diontae Johnson did not participate in Thursday’s practice due to a rib injury. The sixth-year receiver was also held out of Wednesday’s session.

Johnson currently leads the Panthers in targets (58), receptions (30), receiving yards (357) and receiving touchdowns (three).

Here’s the team’s full injury report for Thursday . . .

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
QB Andy Dalton Right thumb DNP DNP
CB Dane Jackson Hamstring DNP DNP
WR Diontae Johnson Rib/rest DNP DNP
DL A’Shawn Robinson Knee DNP Limited
S Nick Scott Hamstring DNP DNP
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Limited Limited
LB Claudin Cherelus Hamstring Limited Limited
S Jordan Fuller  Hamstring Limited Limited
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring/groin Limited Limited
OT Taylor Moton Elbow Limited Limited
OT Yosh Nijman Knee Limited Limited
LB Jon Rhattigan Knee Limited Full
TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Groin/wrist Limited Limited
WR Adam Thielen Hamstring Limited Limited
TE Tommy Tremble Back Limited Limited
OLB D.J. Wonnum Quadriceps Limited DNP
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Shoulder Limited Full
DL Jaden Crumedy Ankle Full Full
S Sam Franklin Jr. Personal/foot DNP Full
S Jammie Robinson Knee Limited DNP
RB Raheem Blackshear Shoulder Full Full
K Eddy Piñeiro Personal DNP

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Panthers QB Bryce Young named starter for Week 8 matchup vs. Broncos

With Andy Dalton dealing with a right thumb injury, the Panthers will hand the reins back over to Bryce Young in Week 8.

The Carolina Panthers will, once again, look a little different under center.

On Wednesday, head coach Dave Canales announced that second-year quarterback Bryce Young is set to start in the team’s Week 8 matchup against the Denver Broncos. The second shot for the 2023 No. 1 overall pick comes as a result of a right thumb injury to veteran Andy Dalton, who was involved in a minor car accident on Tuesday.

Young was benched following a disappointing start to his sophomore campaign. He passed for just 250 yards and three interceptions over a pair of losses.

Here, headlined by Dalton, is Wednesday’s full injury report:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
QB Andy Dalton Right thumb DNP
CB Dane Jackson Hamstring DNP
WR Diontae Johnson Rib/rest DNP
DL A’Shawn Robinson Knee DNP
S Nick Scott Hamstring DNP
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Limited
LB Claudin Cherelus Hamstring Limited
S Jordan Fuller  Hamstring Limited
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring/groin Limited
OT Taylor Moton Elbow Limited
OT Yosh Nijman Knee Limited
LB Jon Rhattigan Knee Limited
TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Groin/wrist Limited
WR Adam Thielen Hamstring Limited
TE Tommy Tremble Back Limited
OLB D.J. Wonnum Quadriceps Limited
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Shoulder Limited
DL Jaden Crumedy Ankle Full
S Sam Franklin Jr. Personal/foot DNP
S Jammie Robinson Knee Limited

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Panthers Week 7 injury report: 6 players ruled out vs. Commanders

The Panthers will be without a handful of starters in Week 7.

The Carolina Panthers defense will be without even more of their starters in Week 7.

Six players have been ruled out ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Washington Commanders—including defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson (ankle) as well as inside linebackers Josey Jewell (hamstring/groin) and Claudin Cherelus (hamstring). Cherelus got the starting nod in place of Jewell in last week’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

On offense, the team will be without starting right tackle Taylor Moton (elbow) for the second straight outing and rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee). After being sidelined for the offseason and the first six weeks of the regular season, Brooks was officially designated to return to practice on Wednesday.

In addition, wide receiver Diontae Johnson (ankle)—who returned to the field on Friday after missing the two previous practices—has been listed as questionable.

Here’s Friday’s injury report in full:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
LB Claudin Cherelus Hamstring DNP DNP DNP Out
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring/groin DNP DNP DNP Out
WR Diontae Johnson Ribs/hamstring/ankle DNP DNP Limited Questionable
OT Taylor Moton Elbow DNP DNP DNP Out
LB Jon Rhattigan Knee/illness DNP DNP DNP Out
DL A’Shawn Robinson Ankle DNP DNP DNP Out
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Limited DNP Limited Out
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Shoulder DNP DNP Limited Doubtful
WR David Moore Knee Limited Limited Limited Questionable
DL LaBryan Ray Ankle/knee Limited Limited Limited Questionable
C Andrew Raym Concussion Limited Full Full –
S Nick Scott Hamstring Limited Full Limited –
TE Tommy Tremble Concussion Limited Full DNP Questionable
CB Dane Jackson Hamstring Full Full Full Questionable
DL Jaden Crumedy Ankle Full Full Full Doubtful
S Sam Franklin Jr. Foot Full Full Full Doubtful
OT Ikem Ekwonu Elbow Limited Full –
OLB Marquis Haynes Sr. Back Limited Full –
TE Ian Thomas Hip Limited Full –
OT Yosh Nijman Knee Full Limited Questionable

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Panthers WR Diontae Johnson misses 2nd straight practice on Thursday

Panthers WR Diontae Johnson was held out of practice once again on Thursday.

The Carolina Panthers were without their No. 1 receiver for the second straight day this week.

After being held out of Wednesday’s practice, wideout Diontae Johnson did not participate in Thursday’s session. Johnson—who leads the team in receptions (29), receiving yards (340) and receiving touchdowns (three)—has been dealing with an ankle injury.

Fellow starter and outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney also remained sidelined. The three-time Pro Bowler injured his shoulder during the Week 5 loss to the Chicago Bears.

Joining them was right tackle Taylor Moton, who missed the very first game of his NFL career this past Sunday due to an elbow issue.

Here’s Thursday’s injury report in its entirety:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
LB Claudin Cherelus Hamstring DNP DNP
CB Troy Hill Rest DNP Full
RB Chuba Hubbard Rest DNP Full
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring/groin DNP DNP
WR Diontae Johnson Ankle DNP DNP
OT Taylor Moton Elbow DNP DNP
LB Jon Rhattigan Knee/illness DNP DNP
DL A’Shawn Robinson Ankle DNP DNP
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Limited DNP
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Shoulder DNP DNP
WR David Moore Knee Limited Limited
DL LaBryan Ray Ankle/knee Limited Limited
C Andrew Raym Concussion Limited Full
S Nick Scott Hamstring Limited Full
TE Tommy Tremble Concussion Limited Full
CB Dane Jackson Hamstring Full Full
DL Jaden Crumedy Ankle Full Full
S Sam Franklin Jr. Foot Full Full
OT Ikem Ekwonu Elbow Limited
OLB Marquis Haynes Sr. Back Limited
TE Ian Thomas Hip Limited
OT Yosh Nijman Knee Full

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Panthers WR Diontae Johnson, 8 others held out from Wednesday’s practice

WR Diontae Johnson and OT Taylor Moton were among the 9 Panthers who did not participate in today’s practice.

(This story was updated to add new information.)

The Carolina Panthers are beginning Week 7 with one heck of an injury report.

Eight players, including wideout Diontae Johnson and right tackle Taylor Moton, were held out of this afternoon’s practice.

Johnson, per head coach Dave Canales, is expected to be back for Thursday’s session. The team’s leading receiver has been nursing ankle and groin injuries throughout the season.

Moton, meanwhile, remains “day-to-day.” The eighth-year hog molly missed the very first game of his NFL career this past Sunday due to a triceps injury.

Outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, who missed Week 6’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons, also did not participate. (Clowney’s initial listing as a “limited’ participant was officially changed by the team following the release of today’s injury report.)

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
LB Claudin Cherelus Hamstring DNP
CB Troy Hill Rest DNP
RB Chuba Hubbard Rest DNP
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring/groin DNP
WR Diontae Johnson Ankle DNP
OT Taylor Moton Elbow DNP
LB Jon Rhattigan Knee/illness DNP
DL A’Shawn Robinson Ankle DNP
RB Jonathon Brooks Knee Limited
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Shoulder DNP
WR David Moore Knee Limited
DL LaBryan Ray Ankle/knee Limited
C Andrew Raym Concussion Limited
S Nick Scott Hamstring Limited
TE Tommy Tremble Concussion Limited
CB Dane Jackson Hamstring Full
DL Jaden Crumedy Ankle Full
S Sam Franklin Jr. Foot Full

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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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