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.
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Panthers' Tre'von Moehrig: Suspension lifted
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The NFL lifted Moehrig's one-game suspension Monday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Moehrig was suspended by the league for one game for unsportsmanlike conduct during the Panthers' Week 12 loss to the 49ers. His suspension caused him to be sidelined for the Panthers' 31-28 win over the Rams in Week 13, and his return means Lathan Ransom (thumb) will likely revert to a rotational role in the secondary for Carolina's Week 14 clash against New Orleans this Sunday.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Likely returning in Week 15
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Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Monday that he expects Horn (concussion) will be available to practice and play following the team's Week 14 bye, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
The 26-year-old was sidelined for the Panthers' Week 13 win over the Rams after sustaining a concussion the game prior, but it now appears he'll likely be available following the Week 14 bye. Horn has been one of the best corners in the NFL this season, recording 25 total tackles and six passes defensed, including five interceptions (tied for second most in the league), across 12 contests. If available for the Week 15 matchup against the Saints, Horn will likely start opposite Mike Jackson to form Carolina's top outside cornerback duo.
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Panthers' Lathan Ransom: Dealing with thumb injury
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Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Monday that Ransom sustained a thumb injury in Sunday's 31-28 win over the Rams, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
With Tre'von Moehrig suspended for the Week 13 contest, Ransom drew the start and performed phenomenally, recording 11 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks. However, it now appears he's sustained a thumb injury in the process, and the Panthers are still looking into various treatment options and timelines. Carolina has a Week 14 bye, which may give the rookie safety enough time to recover ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Saints.
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Panthers' Lathan Ransom: Likely moving into starting role
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Ransom is expected to start at safety in place of Tre'von Moehrig (suspension) against the Rams on Sunday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Ransom underwent a procedure on his hand earlier this month, but he seems to be back to full health now. The rookie has recently played about one-third of Carolina's defensive snaps, but he'll likely take on a much larger role Sunday. Moehrig's suspension is for just one game, so Ransom's time as a starter could be short-lived.
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Panthers' Kalen King: Signed to active roster
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The Panthers signed King to the active roster from their practice squad Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
King will now have an opportunity to make his NFL regular-season debut after joining the active roster. The 22-year-old should help bolster the team's depth in the secondary, as Jaycee Horn (concussion) and Corey Thornton (leg) are both dealing with injuries.
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Panthers' Claudin Cherelus: Won't play Wednesday
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Cherelus (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
The Alcorn State product sustained a concussion in the Week 12 loss to the 49ers and was not able to clear protocol in time to play Sunday. While Cherelus is sidelined in Week 13, expect Trevin Wallace and Krys Barnes to operate as the Panthers' top inside linebackers.
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Panthers' Christian Rozeboom: Out versus former team
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Rozeboom (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Rozeboom will miss his second straight contest and won't be able to face his former Rams teammates Sunday. With Rozeboom out, Krys Barnes and Bam Martin-Scott figure to once again see elevated snaps on defense.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Ruled out for Week 13
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Horn (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Horn suffered the concussion in last Monday night's loss to the 49ers, and he'll now miss the Week 13 date with Los Angeles, significantly upgrading the matchup for both Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. With Horn sidelined, Akayleb Evans and Robert Rochell are likely to play elevated snaps at cornerback.
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Panthers' Christian Rozeboom: Fails to participate again
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Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) was a non-participant in Thursday's walkthrough, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Rozeboom missed Week 12 with a hip injury and has now missed two practices this week as well. If the linebacker wants to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Rams, he will have to practice Friday in some capacity.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Absent from walkthrough
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Horn (concussion) did not practice in Thursday's walkthrough, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Horn has sat out consecutive practices with the concussion he sustained in the Monday Night Football loss to the 49ers. The cornerback's Week 13 availability will hinge on whether he can return to practice Friday on at least a limited basis and whether he gains clearance from the concussion protocol ahead of kickoff.
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Panthers' Tre'von Moehrig: Suspension upheld
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Moehrig's one-game suspension was upheld Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Moehrig got into a scuffle with Jauan Jennings and ultimately punched the wide receiver in the fourth quarter of Monday's loss. He was originally suspended Tuesday, and he'll now officially be sidelined for Sunday's matchup against the Rams.
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Panthers' Claudin Cherelus: Misses practice Wednesday
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Cherelus (concussion) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Cherelus sustained a concussion in Monday night's 20-9 loss to the 49ers, so his inability to practice Wednesday was expected. The linebacker will have to clear concussion protocol in order to play in Week 13, and he'll have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's game against the Rams.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Absent from practice
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Horn (concussion) did not practice Wednesday.
Horn suffered a concussion in the team's 20-9 loss to the 49ers on Monday Night Football, so his absence Wednesday doesn't come as a surprise. The cornerback is fighting an uphill battle to play in Week 13, and he'll have two more chances to return to practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Rams.
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Panthers' Trevin Wallace: Full practice Wednesday
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Wallace (shoulder) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Wallace appears to be on track to return to action in Week 13 after missing the team's Week 12 loss to the 49ers on Monday Night Football due to a shoulder injury. The linebacker will have two more chances to build off of Wednesday's practice ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Rams.
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Panthers' Christian Rozeboom: Misses practice Wednesday
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Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) was a non-participant at practice Wednesday.
Rozeboom was forced to miss the team's Week 12 loss to the 49ers due to a hip injury, and he's yet to return to practice since suffering the injury in Week 11. The linebacker will have two more chances to practice before Sunday's matchup with the Rams.
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Panthers' Corey Thornton: Shifting to IR
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The Panthers are placing Thornton (fibula) on injured reserve Wednesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Thornton suffered a season-ending broken fibula during Monday's loss to the 49ers. The undrafted rookie out of Louisville appeared in 12 regular-season games with Carolina, in which span he played 95 snaps on defense and 83 snaps on special teams and recorded 14 tackles (eight solo), three passes defensed and one forced fumble.
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Panthers' Krys Barnes: Earns spot on active roster
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The Panthers are signing Barnes from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Barnes was elevated for Monday's loss to the 49ers with Christian Rozeboom (hip/hamstring) and Trevin Wallace (shoulder) both inactive, and he proved productive in the spot start, playing 99 percent of defensive snaps and recording 10 tackles (three solo). If Rozeboom and Wallace both remain sidelined Sunday versus the Chargers, Barnes will represent a pivot option for fantasy managers in IDP formats.
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Panthers' Robert Rochell: Headed to Carolina
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The Panthers signed Rochell off the Cowboys' practice squad Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Rochell joined the Cowboys in mid-June and primarily spent time on the team's practice squad, but he's since found a new home with the Panthers. The 27-year-old corner appeared in two games for the Cowboys this season, recording one total tackle across 16 special-teams snaps. Now in Carolina, he's expected to help fill the void of Corey Thornton (lower leg, IR) while also contributing on special teams.
