The Panthers placed Sullivan (knee) on the practice-squad injured list Tuesday.
Sullivan was injured in Sunday's loss to the Bucs and won't be eligible to play again until Week 18. Sullivan played eight offensive snaps and another nine on special teams against Tampa Bay, his lone regular-season appearance of 2024.
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Stephen Sullivan: Lands back on practice squad
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Sullivan (knee) reverted to Carolina's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Sullivan got his first elevation of the season Sunday against Tampa Bay and played eight offensive snaps along with nine special-teams snaps. He didn't catch his only target and suffered a knee injury in the second half, causing him to miss the rest of the contest after initially being deemed doubtful to return. The injury could be an obstacle to Sullivan being elevated again Week 14, as could the potential return of the Panthers' top tight end, Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck).
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Panthers' Stephen Sullivan: Unlikely to return Sunday
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Sullivan (knee) is doubtful to return to Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Sullivan went to the locker room after suffering a knee injury in the second half versus Tampa Bay and his day is likely done as a result. The tight end failed to reel in his only target of the game in the third quarter.
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Panthers' Stephen Sullivan: Elevated from practice squad
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Carolina elevated Sullivan from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.
Sullivan was cut from the Panthers' practice squad Oct. 10, but he was signed back Oct. 29 and will be available to make his 2024 regular-season debut against the Buccaneers on Sunday. With Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) ruled out, Sullivan will serve as the Panthers' No. 3 tight end behind Tommy Tremble and Feleipe Franks.
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Stephen Sullivan: Back with Carolina
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The Panthers signed Sullivan to the practice squad Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Sullivan was cut from the Panthers' practice squad Oct. 10, but he is back with the team less than three weeks later. He has yet to be elevated to the active roster this season, though he could be for the Panthers' Week 9 contest against the Saints on Sunday if No. 4 tight end Feleipe Franks cannot clear the league's concussion protocols before that game.
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Stephen Sullivan: Gets let go
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Sullivan was cut from the Panthers' practice squad Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Sullivan joined Carolina's practice squad Sept. 30 but never received an elevation to the active roster. The 27-year-old will now have to work to find another opportunity, but he could be a candidate to return if Ian Thomas (calf) and Tommy Tremble (concussion) cannot suit up in Week 6 against the Falcons.
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Stephen Sullivan: Back in Carolina
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Sullivan signed with the Panthers' practice squad Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Sullivan spent the previous three seasons with the team and was with them in training camp until he reached an injury settlement after injuring his quadriceps. Now healthy, the LSU product will provide some extra organizational depth at tight end for the Panthers.
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Panthers' Stephen Sullivan: Lands on IR
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Sullivan (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Sullivan will have his 2024 campaign come to an early end with his shift to IR sidelining him for the season. However, he could find another opportunity if he reaches an injury settlement with the team and can prove himself healthy. The LSU product appeared in 11 regular-season games for Carolina last season, recording 12 catches on 24 targets for 125 yards. In a corresponding move, the team signed fellow tight end Curtis Hodges.
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Panthers' Stephen Sullivan: Targeted five times in Week 16
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Sullivan caught three of five targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Packers.
Sullivan operated as the Panthers' No. 2 tight end behind Tommy Tremble, playing just 14 of Carolina's 66 offensive snaps. In nine appearances, the 27-year-old tight end has recorded just 12 catches for 125 yards this season. Sullivan should remain far off the fantasy radar in a Week 17 matchup with the Jaguars.
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Panthers' Stephen Sullivan: Questionable despite full practice
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Sullivan (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints after logging a full practice Friday.
Sullivan followed the same practice schedule as safety Vonn Bell (shoulder), but while Bell was removed from the injury report entirely, Sullivan will carry a questionable tag into Sunday's game. If Sullivan suits up, he could see increased playing time with Hayden Hurst (concussion) ruled out and Tommy Tremble (hip) questionable.
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Panthers' Stephen Sullivan: Injury still lingers
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Sullivan (shoulder) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday.
Sullivan dealt with a shoulder injury earlier in the season but has been playing through it and has remained absent from the team's injury reports. It's not clear if this is a new injury or something the LSU product aggravated during Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers. Either way, Sullivan will continue working to get healthy and suit up in Week 14 against the Saints.
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Panthers' Stephen Sullivan: Ready to go Sunday
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Sullivan (shoulder) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Cowboys, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.
Sullivan is ready to go for Week 11 after being slowed by a shoulder injury at practice this week. The 26-year-old will operate as a depth option behind Tommy Tremble at tight end Sunday.
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Panthers' Stephen Sullivan: Misses Thursday's practice
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Sullivan (shoulder) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.
After logging a full practice Wednesday, Sullivan surprisingly was a non-participant at Thursday's practice. The 26-year-old tight end missed the Panthers' Week 10 loss to the Bears with this shoulder issue, and after Thursday's DNP, he'll likely carry an injury designation into the weekend once again.
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Panthers' Stephen Sullivan: Not ready to compete
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Sullivan (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bears.
Sullivan suffered the injury Sunday against the Colts and has logged a DNP each day this week. Carolina signed Jordan Matthews from their practice squad Tuesday, who will likely fill in as the team's No. 3 tight end against Chicago.
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Panthers' Stephen Sullivan: Suffers shoulder injury
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Sullivan sustained a shoulder injury during Sunday's loss to the Colts, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Sullivan had a productive day before his departure, securing four of five targets for 28 yards. It's unclear whether his shoulder injury will impact his availability for Thursday's game in Chicago.
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Panthers' Stephen Sullivan: Remains limited
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Sullivan (hip) was a limited participant during Wednesday's and Thursday's practices.
Sullivan has participated in a limited fashion throughout his first two practices since he was designated to return from injured reserve. The 26-year-old appeared in 14 games for Carolina last season, recording two catches for 46 yards and playing primarily on special teams.
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Panthers' Stephen Sullivan: Designated to return from IR
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Sullivan (hip) was designated to return from injured reserve by the Panthers on Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.
Sullivan will now have a 21-day window to return to practice and ultimately be activated off of IR. If he's unable to do so, the tight end will remain sidelined for the rest of the 2023 campaign.
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Panthers' Stephen Sullivan: Limited on Thursday's report
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Sullivan (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, per the team's official site.
After practicing without limitations Wednesday, Sullivan saw his reps capped during Thursday's session due to an ankle issue, ultimately putting his Week 17 availability in jeopardy. He'll have one more shot to ramp back up to full speed Friday, but Tommy Tremble (hip) would presumably be in line for an expanded backup role behind Ian Thomas on Sunday against the Buccaneers should the 26-year-old miss any time.
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Panthers' Stephen Sullivan: Out against Bengals
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Sullivan (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Sullivan was unable to practice all week due to illness and will be inactive for the third time this season. His absence isn't likely to have a major effect on the offense as he has only three targets and two catches in six games on the campaign.
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Panthers' Stephen Sullivan: Full practice Friday
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Sullivan (back) was a full participant at Friday's practice ahead of the Panthers' Week 6 game against the Rams, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.
Sullivan will be ready to go for Sunday's matchup with Los Angeles after logging a full practice Friday. With Baker Mayfield (ankle) unlikely to play, the tight end faces uphill odds to build off his one reception this season.
