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Bucs activate veteran defensive back from practice squad for Week 12

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers activate a veteran defensive back to the squad on Tuesday ahead of their matchup with the Giants in Week 12.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers activate a veteran defensive back to the squad on Tuesday ahead of their matchup with the Giants in Week 12. The Bucs are activating veteran Troy Hill to bring some depth to the secondary.

Hill also brings a splash of playmaking as well.

Hill has appeared in 119 career games for the Cincinnati Bengals , Los Angeles Rams, Cleveland Browns, and Carolina Panthers. In the process f hoping between all these teams, he ended up making 60 starts and totaling 406 tackles, 41 passes defensed, nine interceptions.

Three of those nine interceptions were returned for touchdowns which speaks to the magic he can make magic happen, which the Bucs need a dose of.

Hill’s best season came in 2020 when he posted career highs in tackles (77), passes defensed (10) and interceptions (three), while leading the NFL in defensive touchdowns, with three.

He will be playing alongside Antoine Winfield Jr., and the recently signed Mike Edwards in the safety position.

Former Panthers CB signs onto NFC South rival’s active roster

Former Panthers CB Troy Hill has earned himself a spot on the Buccaneers’ active roster.

It didn’t take cornerback Troy Hill long to find a new home after he was released by the Carolina Panthers last month. Heck, he didn’t even have to go to another division.

And now, he’s getting a bit comfier in his new digs.

As announced on Monday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have promoted Hill to their active roster. The move comes 19 days after the NFC South rivals signed the 10th-year veteran to their practice squad.

The Panthers parted ways with Hill prior to their Week 7 matchup against the Washington Commanders. That decision closed the book on a two-year run for Hill in Carolina—where he recorded 80 combined tackles, an interception, seven passes defensed and a forced fumble over 22 games.

Hill, to that point, had been the Panthers’ primary nickel corner. Those duties were then reassigned to 2024 fifth-round pick Chau Smith-Wade, who struggled in the role.

Veteran Dane Jackson has seemingly taken over the spot recently, as he tallied a team-high 35 snaps from the slot in the Week 10 victory over the New York Giants.

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Bucs sign former Bengals DB Troy Hill to practice squad

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a move that could bolster the secondary in the coming weeks.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a move that could bolster the secondary in the coming weeks. The team has signed former Bengals defensive back Troy Hill to their practice squad.

Since 2015, Hill has appeared in 119 career games for the Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Rams, Cleveland Browns, and Carolina Panthers. He has made 60 starts and has 406 tackles, 41 passes defended, nine interceptions, five quarterback hits, three sacks, three fumble recoveries, and two forced fumbles.

Hill’s best season came in 2020 when he posted career highs in tackles (77), passes breakups (10) and interceptions (three), while leading the NFL in defensive touchdowns, with three.

They may have some hope if he can bring that type of playmaking to the Bucs secondary. The secondary is going to make or break this season, more than the issues presently facing the wide receiver room. Todd Bowles could do well to bring him up to the active roster sooner rather than later.

Panthers announce 6 moves on Saturday

The Panthers, among a handful of moves made on Saturday, officially announced the release of CB Troy Hill.

The Carolina Panthers made a handful of adjustments a day ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Washington Commanders.

As first reported by NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport yesterday afternoon, the team has released cornerback Troy Hill. The 10th-year veteran has spent the last two seasons as a member of the Panthers.

After splitting his previous eight campaigns between the Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns, Hill initially signed with Carolina in August of 2023. He’d go on to appear in 16 games that year—totaling 48 combined tackles, an interception (and subsequent return for a touchdown), a forced fumble and six passes defensed.

Hill re-signed with the Panthers on a one-year deal this past spring. The 33-year-old played in all six games this season.

Along with Hill’s departure, Carolina also waived rookie center Andrew Raym.

Those two spots on the active roster will be filled by defensive lineman T.J. Smith and cornerback Dane Jackson, who has yet to make his team debut after signing a two-year, $8.5 million contract this offseason. Jackson, while continuing to recover from a hamstring injury, was designated to return to practice on Oct. 2.

They’ll be joined by outside linebacker Shaq Lawson and inside linebacker Shaquille Quarterman, who have been elevated from the practice squad for tomorrow’s contest.

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Report: Panthers releasing veteran CB ahead of Week 7 game vs. Commanders

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Panthers are releasing CB Troy Hill.

The Carolina Panthers defense is continuing to go through changes.

According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the team plans to release cornerback Troy Hill. The report comes just two days before kickoff of the Panthers’ Week 7 matchup against the Washington Commanders.

Hill is currently in his 10th NFL campaign. He’s spent two of those in Carolina—where he’s amassed 80 combined tackles, an interception, six passes defensed and a forced fumble over 22 games.

The 33-year-old has been the defense’s primary nickel defender during the 2024 season. Hill has recorded 202 snaps from the slot position over six outings.

His impending departure could allow more playing time for rookie Chau Smith-Wade, the only other Panthers cornerback to line up at nickel this year. Smith-Wade was selected in the fifth round of the 2024 draft.

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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 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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Panthers WR Diontae Johnson misses Wednesday’s practice with new injury

LG Damien Lewis and NT Shy Tuttle returned to practice for the Panthers. But WR Diontae Johnson was out with an ankle injury.

The Carolina Panthers welcomed a handful of players back to the practice field to kick off Week 5.

Among those in session on Wednesday included starting left guard Damien Lewis and starting nose tackle Shy Tuttle, both of whom sat out from this past Sunday’s loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Lewis missed his first game of the season with his UCL tear while Tuttle missed his second due to a foot issue.

Joining the two were tight end Ian Thomas and cornerback Dane Jackson. Thomas and Jackson were officially designated to return to practice from injured reserve this morning and will have 21 days to be activated to the main roster.

There was, however, some discouraging news—as wide receiver Diontae Johnson was sidelined due to an ankle injury. Johnson, the team’s leading pass catcher, was dealing with a groin strain last week.

Here’s Wednesday’s full injury report:

Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
LB Josey Jewell Hamstring/groin DNP
LB Shaq Thompson Achilles DNP
OLB Jadeveon Clowney Rest DNP
WR Diontae Johnson Ankle DNP
CB Troy Hill Rest DNP
DL A’Shawn Robinson Rest DNP
OLB Charles Harris Shoulder Limited
G Robert Hunt Hip Limited
G Damien Lewis Elbow Limited
S Nick Scott Shoulder Limited
DL Shy Tuttle Foot Limited
S Nick Scott Quadriceps Limited
CB Lonnie Johnson Hip Full
C Andrew Raym Head Limited

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