Panthers Week 15 inactives: 2 big-name starting defenders active vs. Cowboys

As expected, Panthers OLB Jadeveon Clowney and CB Jaycee Horn are both up against the Cowboys today.

Despite a smidgeon of doubt, the Carolina Panthers will have two pretty big names in uniform for Week 15.

As expected, outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney and cornerback Jaycee Horn are active for this afternoon’s matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Both were listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report.

Clowney returns after missing out on last week’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles due to a shoulder issue. Horn, who has yet to sit out from a game this season, has been dealing with a bothersome groin.

The Panthers will not, however, have running back and return specialist Raheem Blackshear. Blackshear, whose 705 yards on kickoff returns rank second in the NFL, is down with a chest injury.

As a result, and along with the season-ending ACL tear to rookie Jonathon Brooks, Carolina elevated seventh-year rusher Mike Boone from the practice squad on Saturday. He is expected to back up starter Chuba Hubbard.

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

  • CB Shemar Bartholomew
  • RB Raheem Blackshear
  • CB Akayleb Evans
  • OL Jarrett Kingston
  • DT Sam Roberts
  • S Nick Scott
  • ILB Trevin Wallace

And for the visiting Cowboys:

  • C Cooper Beebe
  • CB Trevon Diggs
  • WR Ryan Flournoy
  • S Juanyeh Thomas
  • DE Tyrus Wheat
  • RB Deuce Vaughn

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Panthers part ways with another 2023 draft pick

The Panthers have cut ties with another one of last year’s draft picks.

The Carolina Panthers have parted ways with another one of last year’s draft picks.

As announced by the team on Friday afternoon, second-year safety Jammie Robinson has been waived. Robinson was selected by the Panthers in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Robinson played in 15 games with a pair of starts during his rookie campaign. Those outings saw him record 17 combined tackles, with 269 of his 333 total snaps (70.1 percent) coming on special teams.

2024 has been similar for Robinson in terms of his deployment. He’s appeared in just six games and has chalked up 97 of his 108 snaps as a special teamer.

The 23-year-old defender is now the second draft 2023 choice the Panthers have cut ties with this season, as second-round wide receiver Jonathan Mingo was traded to the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 5.

Taking Robinson’s spot on the 53-man roster will be fellow safety Nick Scott, who has now been activated from injured reserve. Scott has started in four of his seven games for Carolina this year.

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Panthers Week 15 injury report: Jadeveon Clowney, Jaycee Horn questionable vs. Cowboys

The Panthers will not have rookie LB Trevin Wallace for Sunday’s tilt against the Cowboys. OLB Jadeveon Clowney and CB Jaycee Horn are questionable.

The Carolina Panthers will be a tad lighter in the middle of their defense in Week 15.

Inside linebacker Trevin Wallace has been ruled out from Sunday’s matchup against the Dallas Cowboys due to a shoulder injury. The rookie has been listed as a non-participant in practice throughout the week.

Wallace has recorded 64 combined tackles, 1.0 sack and two forced fumbles over 13 games. Per head coach Dave Canales, Claudin Cherelus will start in Wallace’s place.

Cornerback Jaycee Horn, who is down as questionable, was limited for a third straight outing because of a groin issue. Canales says he’s hopeful that Horn will play.

Carolina’s defense could, however, have outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney—who missed last week’s near-upset of the Philadelphia Eagles due to his knee injury. He is officially questionable for the contest after two full sessions.

Here’s the full injury report as we hit the weekend:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
RB Chuba Hubbard Rest DNP Full
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Rest/knee DNP Full Full Questionable
RB Raheem Blackshear Chest DNP Limited Limited Questionable
ILB Trevin Wallace Shoulder DNP DNP DNP Out
DL A’Shawn Robinson Rest DNP Full
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring Limited Limited Full Questionable
CB Jaycee Horn Groin Limited Limited Limited Questionable
OLB D.J. Wonnum Knee Limited Limited Full
S Lonnie Johnson Neck Limited Limited Full
WR Jalen Coker Quadriceps Full Full Full
CB Caleb Farley Shoulder Full Full Full
S Nick Scott Hamstring Full Full Full Questionable
OT Taylor Moton Rest DNP

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Panthers WR Jalen Coker practices in full for second straight session on Thursday

Panthers rookie WR Jalen Coker appears to be on track to make his return in Week 15.

Carolina Panthers wideout Jalen Coker seems to be getting closer to making his return.

The rookie receiver, for the second consecutive session, was listed as a full participant for practice. Coker, who has recorded 17 catches for 263 yards and a touchdown this season, missed the last three games due to a quadriceps issue.

He was not joined, however, by fellow rookie Trevin Wallace. The linebacker, like on Wednesday, was a non-participant this afternoon because of a shoulder injury.

Here’s the full injury report from Thursday:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
RB Chuba Hubbard Rest DNP Full
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Rest/knee DNP Full
RB Raheem Blackshear Chest DNP Limited
ILB Trevin Wallace Shoulder DNP DNP
DL A’Shawn Robinson Rest DNP Full
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring Limited Limited
CB Jaycee Horn Groin Limited Limited
OLB D.J. Wonnum Knee Limited Limited
S Lonnie Johnson Neck Limited Limited
WR Jalen Coker Quadriceps Full Full
CB Caleb Farley Shoulder Full Full
S Nick Scott Hamstring Full Full
OT Taylor Moton Rest DNP

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Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard among 5 DNPs at Wednesday’s practice

The Panthers held out RB Chuba Hubbard from a rainy practice on Wednesday.

The Carolina Panthers just lost one of their premier rushers to a season-ending injury, so they’re seemingly practicing some caution with the other.

Running back Chuba Hubbard was down as one of five non-participants for practice on a wet and rainy Wednesday. Hubbard, who eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the first time in his NFL career this past Sunday, was listed with a “rest” designation.

Joining Hubbard as a DNP was fellow back and primary kick returner Raheem Blackshear, who left the Week 14 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles due to a chest injury. The Panthers, in what appears to be an insurance measure, added a couple of return specialists in Velus Jones Jr. and Trenton Irwin on Tuesday.

Here’s the full injury report from the day:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
RB Chuba Hubbard Rest DNP
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Rest/knee DNP
RB Raheem Blackshear Chest DNP
ILB Trevin Wallace Shoulder DNP
DL A’Shawn Robinson Rest DNP
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring Limited
CB Jaycee Horn Groin Limited
OLB D.J. Wonnum Knee Limited
S Lonnie Johnson Neck Limited
WR Jalen Coker Quadriceps Full
CB Caleb Farley Shoulder Full
S Nick Scott Hamstring Full

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Panthers Week 14 inactives: TE Ja’Tavion Sanders active vs. Eagles

The Panthers are expecting to see the return of rookie TE Ja’Tavion Sanders, the team’s third-leading receiver in 2024.

The Carolina Panthers may not have one of their very top defenders at their disposal here in Week 14, but at least they’re getting back one of their top pass catchers.

As expected, tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders is active and is expected to make his return for today’s matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. The rookie was carted off from Week 12’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs after sustaining a scary neck injury and did not play the next week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Sanders is the third-leading receiver for the Panthers this season, behind only fellow rookie Xavier Legette and the departed Diontae Johnson—who was traded to the Baltimore Ravens on Oct. 29. The 2024 fourth-round selection has reeled in 29 receptions for 302 yards and a touchdown.

Carolina will not, however, have outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney—the team leader in sacks (3.5) and pressures (30). The three-time Pro Bowler, who was listed as questionable for the contest on Friday, was downgraded to out on Saturday due to a knee injury.

Here is the full list of inactives on the afternoon for the Panthers:

  • CB Shemar Bartholomew
  • OLB Jadeveon Clowney
  • WR Jalen Coker
  • CB Akayleb Evans
  • CB Caleb Farley
  • OL Jarrett Kingston
  • S Jammie Robinson
  • S Nick Scott

And for the host Eagles:

  • S Reed Blankenship
  • S Sydney Brown
  • WR Britain Covey
  • OL Nick Gates
  • G Trevor Keegan
  • OT Darian Kinnard
  • QB Tanner McKee (Emergency QB)

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Panthers dealing with major loss ahead of Week 14 matchup vs. Eagles

The Panthers will be without their top pass rusher, OLB Jadeveon Clowney, for tomorrow’s clash against the Eagles.

Tomorrow’s task against one of the NFL’s elite just got a little taller for the Carolina Panthers.

As announced on Saturday afternoon, the team has downgraded outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney out of their Week 14 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. Clowney, who did not participate in practice throughout the week due to a knee injury, was listed as questionable for the contest on Friday.

Despite Clowney’s lack of activity leading into the weekend, this development is somewhat of a surprising one. Head coach Dave Canales told reporters yesterday that he was expecting the former No. 1 overall pick and three-time Pro Bowler to play in Philly.

Clowney currently leads the Panthers in sacks (3.5) and pressures (30) through 13 weeks of play. He’s also one of the team’s top run defenders—making his absence against the 10-2 Eagles, who boast the league’s very top rushing offense, all the more important.

The Panthers have also ruled out safety Nick Scott (hamstring), who did not practice on Friday.

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Panthers Week 13 injury report: 2 pass catchers ruled out vs. Buccaneers

The Panthers, as expected, will be without a pair of rookie pass catchers in Week 13.

As expected, the Carolina Panthers will not have a couple of standout rookies for Week 13.

The team announced on Friday that wide receiver Jalen Coker and tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders are out for Sunday’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coker injured his quadriceps ahead of last week’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs while Sanders (neck) exited the game after landing on his head at the end of a 10-yard reception.

Today’s injury report also listed outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, who returned to practice in a limited capacity this afternoon, as questionable. Clowney leads the Panthers with 27 pressures.

Here’s the full report heading into the weekend:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
WR Jalen Coker Quadriceps DNP DNP DNP Out
TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Neck DNP DNP DNP Out
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Rest/knee DNP DNP Limited Questionable
WR Adam Thielen Rest/hamstring DNP Full Limited
ILB Josey Jewell Rest DNP Full
DL A’Shawn Robinson Rest DNP Full
S Lonnie Johnson Personal DNP Full
OLB Amaré Barno Knee Limited Limited Full Questionable
CB Caleb Farley Shoulder Limited Limited Limited Questionable
OLB D.J. Wonnum Hamstring Limited Limited Full
DL LaBryan Ray Hand Full Full Full
OT Taylor Moton Rest DNP Full
S Nick Scott Hamstring Limited Limited Full Questionable

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Panthers OLB Jadeveon Clowney, 3 others out from Thursday’s practice

Panthers OLB Jadeveon Clowney remained a non-participant on the Week 13 injury report.

For the second straight day, the Carolina Panthers have listed outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney as a non-participant in practice.

The 11th-year veteran was held out of Thursday’s session due to a knee injury. Clowney, who is in his first season with the Panthers, has recorded 30 combined tackles, 2.5 sacks, five quarterback hits and a team-high 27 pressures through nine games in 2024.

Also out were wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps) and tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders (neck). Head coach Dave Canales told reporters on Wednesday that he does not expect the rookie pass catchers to be ready for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Here’s the full injury report from Thursday’s outing:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
WR Jalen Coker Quadriceps DNP DNP
TE Ja’Tavion Sanders Neck DNP DNP
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Rest/knee DNP DNP
WR Adam Thielen Rest/hamstring DNP Full
ILB Josey Jewell Rest DNP Full
DL A’Shawn Robinson Rest DNP Full
S Lonnie Johnson Personal DNP Full
OLB Amaré Barno Knee Limited Limited
CB Caleb Farley Shoulder Limited Limited
OLB D.J. Wonnum Hamstring Limited Limited
DL LaBryan Ray Hand Full Full
OT Taylor Moton Rest DNP
S Nick Scott Hamstring Limited Limited

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Panthers designate another defender to return to practice

The Panthers have designated S Nick Scott to return to practice.

The Carolina Panthers defense continues to crawl back to health.

As announced on Wednesday afternoon, the team has designated safety Nick Scott to return to practice. The sixth-year veteran has missed the last four games due to a hamstring injury.

Scott joined the Panthers on a one-year deal this past offseason. He’s gone on to appear in seven games with four starts thus far—totaling 28 combined tackles and two passes defensed.

Carolina moved Scott to injured reserve on Oct. 26, the day prior to their Week 8 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

He now has 21 days to be activated to the 53-man roster.

Along with Scott, the Panthers have also recently designated outside linebacker Amaré Barno as a returnee to practice. Barno, whose three-week window was officially opened up by the team back on Nov. 18, has yet to play this season as he continues his comeback from an ACL tear sustained in late 2023.

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