Wharton (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.
The first-year Panther didn't practice all week due to a hamstring injury, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up for Sunday's contest. Wharton is one of Carolina's top interior defensive linemen, recording 36 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, over nine appearances this season. While he's sidelined, expect Bobby Brown to start alongside A'Shawn Robinson and Derrick Brown.
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Panthers' Trevin Wallace: Won't play against Bucs
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Wallace (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Wallace likely sustained the injury during practice, as he practiced without limitations Wednesday then notched limited practices Thursday and Friday prior to being ruled out. Claudin Cherelus will start at inside linebacker in Wallace's absence.
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Panthers' Claudin Cherelus: Set for Week 16 start
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Cherelus will start Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Cherelus will make a spot start at inside linebacker in Trevin Wallace's (shoulder) absence. In 12 appearances (two starts) this season, Cherelus has 24 tackles (eight solo).
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Panthers' Trevin Wallace: Downgrades to limited practice
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Wallace (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Wallace practiced in full Wednesday and played 100 percent of defensive snaps during Carolina's loss to the Saints in Week 15, recording three assisted tackles. If the starting inside linebacker is unable to resume handling full practice reps Friday, he'll be at risk of being assigned an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
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Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Logs DNP on Wednesday
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Wharton (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
The 27-year-old was sidelined for Carolina's Week 15 loss to the Saints due to a hamstring issue, and Wednesday's DNP suggest he's still dealing with the issue. Wharton has been impactful in his first season with the Panthers, recording 36 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and one pass defensed across nine contests. He likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to play in Sunday's divisional matchup against the Buccaneers.
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Panthers' D.J. Wonnum: Logs 2.0 sacks in Week 15 loss
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Wonnum recorded four tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, in a loss to New Orleans on Sunday.
Wonnum led a strong effort by Carolina's defense, but the team's offense was able to put up just 17 points. Wonnum got into the sacks column for the first time this season after going 12 games without taking down the opposing QB. He posted 4.0 sacks in just eight contests last year.
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Panthers' Nick Scott: Reaches double-digit stops Week 15
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Scott totaled 10 tackles (six solo) Sunday in a loss to New Orleans.
Scott was the Panthers' leading tackler in the disappointing loss. The veteran safety has been quite productive of late, tallying at least eight tackles in each of his past four games. Scott's 10 stops Sunday pushed his season tally to 85 through 14 contests, putting him one shy of his career-best regular-season mark of 86, which he set in 2022 with the Rams.
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Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Won't play vs. NOLA
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Wharton (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Wharton popped up on Saturday's injury report due to a hamstring injury, which is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's game. Bobby Brown and LaBryan Ray are poised for more defensive snaps in Wharton's absence.
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Panthers' Isaiah Simmons: Elevated Saturday
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Simmons was elevated from the Panthers' practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Darin Gannt of the team's official site reports.
The 2020 first-round pick from Clemson was added to the Panthers' practice squad in late November and has now been elevated to the active roster for the second consecutive game. Expect Simmons to contribute primarily on special teams in Sunday's divisional matchup against the Saints.
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Panthers' Tershawn Wharton: Dealing with hamstring issue
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Wharton (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
The 27-year-old was added to the Panthers' injury report Saturday with a hamstring issue, putting his availability for Sunday's divisional matchup in question. Wharton has helped fortify Carolina's defensive line in his first season with the team, recording 36 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and one pass defensed across nine appearances. If he's unable to play in Week 15, Bobby Brown will likely have an expanded role with the Panthers' first-team defense.
Cherelus (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints.
Cherelus suffered a concussion in Week 12 against the 49ers that caused him to miss Week 13. The 26-year-old opened the week as a limited participant after having a chance to rest over the Panthers' bye week. The third-year pro was on track to return after two straight full practices and has now officially cleared the NFL's concussion protocol. Cherelus will continue to handle rotational duties at interior linebacker in his return.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Ready to rock
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Horn (concussion) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Horn has fully cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and will draw his usual start at outside corner during Sunday's divisional matchup. This will be Horn's first time back in the starting lineup since Week 12. As a result, Akayleb Evans and Robert Rochell will revert to depth roles on defense.
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Panthers' Claudin Cherelus: Still in protocol, practices fully
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Cherelus (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Head coach Dave Canales has stated that Cherelus is on track to suit up for Sunday's road matchup against the Saints, but he still needs to fully clear the NFL's concussion protocol. Once he's been cleared by an independent neurologist, Cherelus will resume handling a rotational role at interior linebacker for the Panthers.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Full practice, still in protocol
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Horn (concussion) practiced in full Thursday.
Horn is still officially in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, but head coach Dave Canales has stated that he's on track to return in time for Sunday's game against the Saints. He'll need to be fully cleared by an independent neurologist before returning to the field.
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Panthers' Lathan Ransom: Recovered from thumb injury
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Ransom (thumb) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.
Ransom suffered a thumb injury in Carolina's surprising win over the Rams on Nov. 30, but he seems to have recovered during the Panthers' Week 14 bye. With Tre'von Moehrig available after having returned from a one-game suspension, Ransom will likely be relegated to a backup role Sunday against the Saints.
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Panthers' Christian Rozeboom: Full participant to begin Week 15
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Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.
Rozeboom was apparently dealing with a hamstring injury in addition to the hip injury that caused him to miss Carolina's previous two games, but he recovered during the team's Week 14 bye. Barring a setback, the starting inside linebacker will be available Sunday against the Saints.
Horn (concussion) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.
Horn will need to upgrade to full participation by Friday and gain clearance from an independent neurologist to exit the NFL's five step concussion protocol. Only then would he be eligible to play Sunday against the Saints. Horn last suited up in Week 12 against the 49ers.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Practices Monday
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Horn (concussion) was spotted at Monday's practice session, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Horn entered the league's concussion protocol during the Panthers' Week 13 win over the Rams. The fifth-year corner had extra time to progress through the league's protocol thanks to the Panthers' Week 14 bye, and his practice participation over the coming week will shed light on his chances of playing Sunday against the Saints.
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Panthers' Mike Jackson: Scores first career touchdown
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Jackson recorded one solo tackle and a pick-six in Carolina's win over the Rams on Sunday.
Jackson recorded one of the team's two interceptions of Matthew Stafford, which he returned for the first touchdown of his career. The 28-year-old is having a strong season across his first 13 outings, logging 42 tackles (35 solo) and a career-high three interceptions.
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Panthers' Nick Scott: Dominant vs. Rams
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Scott totaled nine tackles (five solo) and an interception during Carolina's win over the Rams on Sunday.
Scott played every defensive snap for the Panthers and recorded the second-most tackles on the team behind Lathan Ransom's 11 (two solo). Scott also snagged his first interception of the season, picking off Matthew Stafford in the end zone during the first half. The 30-year-old will look to build on this strong performance once the team returns from its upcoming bye week.
