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Melvin informed Carolina of his retirement from football Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. Melvin played for six different teams after going undrafted out of Northern Illinois in 2013. The 32-year-old cornerback concludes his NFL career with 260 tackles, 41 pass breakups and four interceptions over 74 games.
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Melvin (head) will not return Sunday against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. Melvin was playing an increased role Sunday with Stephon Gilmore on the reserve/COVID-19 list. With Melvin sidelined for the rest of the game, Keith Taylor and Myles Hartsfield will likely be looking at extra opportunities.
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Melvin (hand) won't play in Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Joe Person of The Athletic reports. Melvin's not ready to return from the hand injury that forced him out of Carolina's Week 9 loss to the Patriots. His next opportunity to suit up will come in Week 11 against Washington.
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Melvin (hand) left Sunday's contest against the Patriots early and never returned, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. Melvin registered three tackles (two solo) before leaving the Panthers' Week 9 matchup with the Patriots early. It's unclear if the injury is significant enough to impact his availability for Week 10.
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The Panthers are elevating Melvin from the practice squad for Thursday's contest against the Texans, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. Melvin has now reached the two-time season limit for standard elevations from the practice squad, meaning the Panthers will have to sign him to the 53-man roster if he's to log any more appearances.
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