Tag: Raheem Blackshear

4 Panthers receive votes for AP’s 2024 NFL All-Pro Teams

The Panthers haven’t had an All-Pro since Christian McCaffrey in 2019. But these four players earned some recognition for their 2024 seasons . . .

Not one member of the Carolina Panthers, for a fifth straight year, was selected to either of The Associated Press’ All-Pro Teams. A handful of their players did, however, get a bit of recognition.

Four Panthers received at least one vote from the national panel of 50 media members—cornerback Jaycee Horn (one), running back/kick returner Raheem Blackshear (nine), linebacker/special teamer Jon Rhattigan (one) and long snapper JJ Jansen (two).

Horn played a career-high 15 games in 2024 while also recording bests in combined tackles (68), tackles for a loss (five), sacks (2.0) and passes defensed (13). The fourth-year defender and former eighth overall draft pick was selected to his first Pro Bowl a week ago.

Blackshear returned the most kickoffs (31) for the second-most return yardage (791) in the NFL this season. He averaged 25.5 yards per attempt.

Rhattigan played 369 of his 370 total snaps on special teams. He tallied 12 tackles.

Jansen ended his 16th pro campaign by playing in his 260th straight game. He is the seventh player in league history to appear in at least 260 games for one team.

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Carolina Panthers 2025 free agents

With the 2024 regular season now over, let’s take a look at the Panthers’ upcoming free agents:

The Carolina Panthers wrapped up their 2024 campaign with a 48-38 win, walking off the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Week 18.

But which players might have taken their final snap with the Panthers on Sunday?

As we enter Carolina’s offseason, here are the team’s 2025 free agents:

  • QB Andy Dalton
  • RB Raheem Blackshear (RFA)
  • RB Mike Boone
  • RB Velus Jones Jr. (RFA)
  • WR David Moore
  • WR Deven Thompkins
  • WR Dan Chisena (RFA)
  • TE Tommy Tremble
  • TE Ian Thomas
  • TE Feleipe Franks (RFA)
  • TE Stephen Sullivan
  • OL Brady Christensen
  • OL Cade Mays (RFA)
  • C Austin Corbett
  • DL LaBryan Ray (ERFA)
  • DL DeShawn Williams
  • DL Raequan Williams (ERFA)
  • OLB Cam Gill
  • ILB Shaq Thompson
  • ILB Chandler Wooten (RFA)
  • CB Mike Jackson
  • CB Caleb Farley
  • CB Lonnie Johnson Jr.
  • S Xavier Woods
  • S Jordan Fuller
  • S Sam Franklin Jr.
  • S Nick Scott
  • K Eddy Piñeiro
  • P Johnny Hekker
  • LS JJ Jansen

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

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Panthers could be getting some much-needed help back in Week 18

Panthers RB Miles Sanders could make his return in this weekend’s regular-season finale.

This may be a strange statement to make here in 2024, but the Carolina Panthers really could’ve used Miles Sanders this past Sunday.

After starting running back Chuba Hubbard was placed on injured reserve a day earlier because of a calf strain, the Panthers were forced to roll with Raheem Blackshear and Mike Boone out of their backfield in Week 17. What they got in return was the least productive rushing performance of their season, as Carolina amassed all of 39 yards on the ground in their 48-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

That measly output may have reminded a few folks that the Panthers will have Sanders, who has been out for the last seven games due to a foot injury.

So, will he be able to make his return for this weekend’s finale against the Atlanta Falcons?

Head coach Dave Canales was asked about Sanders’ status on Monday.

“Miles has been cleared,” Canales replied. “Last week, he was cleared to be able to play. So, really looking forward to getting him back on the field for practice this week.”

Canales then clarified that although Sanders was given clearance last week, that the green light came a tad too late to get him ready for Week 17.

“Yeah, he was cleared later in the week, so it really wasn’t enough time to get him back into the flow of things for this week,” he later added. “But really looking forward to opening that window and getting him back out there.”

Sanders has rushed for 139 yards and a touchdown on 38 attempts this season.

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Panthers Week 17 injury report: Taylor Moton, Jaycee Horn doubtful

The Panthers are pretty banged up heading into their Week 17 matchup against the Bucs.

The Carolina Panthers may be down a handful of key contributors in Week 17.

Right tackle Taylor Moton, who did not participate in practice throughout the week due to a knee injury, has been listed as doubtful for Sunday’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If he cannot go, Yosh Nijman will get his third start of the campaign.

Cornerback Jaycee Horn is also considered doubtful for the contest with a hip issue.

The defense will definitely be down linebacker Josey Jewell and nickel cornerback Chau Smith-Wade, both of whom have already been ruled out.

Here’s the full injury report from Friday:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OT Taylor Moton Knee DNP DNP DNP Doubtful
CB Chau-Smith Wade Illness/chest DNP DNP DNP Out
CB Jaycee Horn Hip DNP DNP DNP Doubtful
RB Chuba Hubbard Rest/Knee DNP Limited Limited Questionable
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Knee/elbow Full DNP Limited Questionable
OT Ikem Ekwonu Shoulder Full Full Full –
C Cade Mays Illness Full Full Full –
ILB Josey Jewell Quadriceps/concussion Full DNP DNP Out
WR Xavier Legette Hip/wrist Full Limited Limited Questionable
DL A’Shawn Robinson Knee/illness Full Limited DNP Questionable
OLB D.J. Wonnum Shoulder/knee Full Limited Limited Questionable
QB Bryce Young Hamstring Full Full Full –
G Damien Lewis Illness/ankle DNP Limited Questionable
OLB Amaré Barno Knee Limited Limited –
WR Adam Thielen Hamstring Limited Limited –
TE Tommy Tremble Shoulder/back Limited Limited –
OLB Cam Gill Illness DNP Limited Questionable

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Panthers’ Chuba Hubbard, Adam Thielen limited in Thursday’s practice

The Panthers had quite a lengthy injury report on Thursday, one that included RB Chuba Hubbard and WR Adam Thielen.

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard and wide receiver Adam Thielen were both limited for Thursday’s practice.

Hubbard, who was down as non-participant for Wednesday on a rest designation, has now been listed with a knee injury. The fourth-year back was awarded NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance from this past Sunday’s 36-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

Thielen was added to report this afternoon with a hamstring issue.

The Panthers, in addition, were without four key starters—left guard Damien Lewis (illness), right tackle Taylor Moton (knee), outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee/elbow) and cornerback Jaycee Horn (hip).

Here’s today’s full listing:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OT Taylor Moton Knee DNP DNP
CB Chau-Smith Wade Illness DNP DNP
CB Jaycee Horn Hip DNP DNP
RB Chuba Hubbard Rest/Knee DNP Limited
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Knee/elbow Full DNP
OT Ikem Ekwonu Shoulder Full Full
C Cade Mays Illness Full Full
ILB Josey Jewell Quadriceps/hamstring Full DNP
WR Xavier Legette Hip/wrist Full Limited
DL A’Shawn Robinson Knee Full Limited
OLB D.J. Wonnum Shoulder/knee Full Limited
QB Bryce Young Hamstring Full Full
G Damien Lewis Illness/ankle DNP
OLB Amaré Barno Knee Limited
WR Adam Thielen Hamstring Limited
TE Tommy Tremble Shoulder/back Limited
OLB Cam Gill Illness DNP

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Panthers QB Bryce Young listed on initial injury report for Week 17

Panthers QB Bryce Young was listed on Wednesday’s injury report (which is actually based on Tuesday).

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young rounded out the team’s injury report for Wednesday . . . which is actually based on Tuesday.

With the guys getting Christmas Day off, head coach Dave Canales and company hit the practice field yesterday—where Young was dealing with a hamstring injury. But the second-year passer, who is fresh off a three-touchdown performance in Carolina’s 36-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals, was listed as a full participant.

Wide receiver Xavier Legette, who missed the overtime victory due to a hip injury, was also a full participant.

Here’s the full injury report for Wednesday (or Tuesday):

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OT Taylor Moton Knee DNP
CB Chau-Smith Wade Illness DNP
CB Jaycee Horn Hip DNP
RB Chuba Hubbard Rest DNP
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Knee Full
OT Ikem Ekwonu Shoulder Full
C Cade Mays Illness Full
ILB Josey Jewell Quadriceps/hamstring Full
WR Xavier Legette Hip/wrist Full
DL A’Shawn Robinson Knee Full
OLB D.J. Wonnum Shoulder/knee Full
QB Bryce Young Hamstring Full

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Panthers Week 16 injury report: WR Xavier Legette out vs. Cardinals

As expected, the Panthers will be without 2024 first-round pick Xavier Legette in Week 16.

As expected, the Carolina Panthers will not have their 2024 first-round pick on the field against the Arizona Cardinals.

Wide receiver Xavier Legette has been ruled out for the team’s Week 16 outing due to a hip injury. The rookie did not participate in practice throughout the week after making an early exit from last Sunday’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Fellow rookie pass catcher Jalen Coker, who was limited on Thursday and Friday with a lingering quadriceps issue, has been listed as questionable. He led the Panthers with a career-high 110 receiving yards in Week 15.

Left tackle Ikem Ekwonu and right guard Robert Hunt are also questionable due to illnesses.

Here’s the full injury report from Friday:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Illness/knee DNP Limited Full Questionable
S Sam Franklin Jr. Neck/personal DNP Full Full –
S Xavier Woods Rest DNP Full – –
WR Xavier Legette Hip DNP DNP DNP Out
RB Chuba Hubbard Rest DNP Full – –
OLB D.J. Wonnum Rest/knee DNP Limited Full –
ILB Josey Jewell Rest DNP Limited Full –
WR Adam Thielen Rest DNP Limited – –
CB Jaycee Horn Rest DNP Limited Full –
DL A’Shawn Robinson Knee DNP Limited DNP Questionable
WR David Moore Concussion Limited Limited Full Questionable
RB Raheem Blackshear Chest Full Full Full –
G Robert Hunt Illness DNP DNP Questionable
OT Taylor Moton Rest DNP – –
WR Jalen Coker Quadriceps DNP Limited Questionable
OT Ikem Ekwonu Illness Limited Questionable

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Panthers WR Jalen Coker pops up on injury report as limited for Thursday’s practice

Panthers rookie WR Jalen Coker has joined the team’s Week 16 injury report.

Carolina Panthers wideout Jalen Coker has joined an already-crowded Week 16 injury report.

The rookie receiver was considered a limited participant for Thursday’s practice ahead of this weekend’s matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Coker was listed with a quadriceps injury, which sidelined him for the three games prior to his Week 15 return.

That outing, which ended in a 30-14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, saw the 23-year-old go for a career-high 110 receiving yards. Coker’s 83-yard touchdown before the half was the longest play of the 2024 season for the Carolina offense.

In addition, rookie wideout Xavier Legette missed his second straight session with a hip injury.

Starting right guard Robert Hunt was also out with an illness.

Here’s the full report from today:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Illness/knee DNP Limited
S Sam Franklin Jr. Neck/personal DNP Full
S Xavier Woods Rest DNP Full
WR Xavier Legette Hip DNP DNP
RB Chuba Hubbard Rest DNP Full
OLB D.J. Wonnum Rest/knee DNP Limited
ILB Josey Jewell Rest DNP Limited
WR Adam Thielen Rest DNP Limited
CB Jaycee Horn Rest DNP Limited
DL A’Shawn Robinson Knee DNP Limited
WR David Moore Concussion Limited Limited
RB Raheem Blackshear Chest Full Full
G Robert Hunt Illness DNP
OT Taylor Moton Rest DNP
WR Jalen Coker Quadriceps DNP

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Chuba Hubbard, Adam Thielen among 10 Panthers held out from Wednesday’s practice

10 Panthers were listed as non-participants for Wednesday’s practice.

The Carolina Panthers—who may be dealing with a bug, according to head coach Dave Canales—pretty much took a collective rest/sick day this afternoon.

10 players were held out from Wednesday’s practice, six of which were listed with rest designations. The bunch includes running back Chuba Hubbard, wide receiver Adam Thielen, linebacker Josey Jewell and cornerback Jaycee Horn.

Rookie wideout Xavier Legette, who seems unlikely to suit up this weekend against the Arizona Cardinals, also did not participate due to a hip injury. Legette made an early exit from the Week 15 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Here’s the full injury report from Wednesday:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Illness/knee DNP
S Sam Franklin Jr. Neck/personal DNP
S Xavier Woods Rest DNP
WR Xavier Legette Hip DNP
RB Chuba Hubbard Rest DNP
OLB D.J. Wonnum Rest/knee DNP
ILB Josey Jewell Rest DNP
WR Adam Thielen Rest DNP
CB Jaycee Horn Rest DNP
DL A’Shawn Robinson Knee DNP
WR David Moore Concussion Limited
RB Raheem Blackshear Chest Full

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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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