Shenault reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Shenault was elevated to the Chargers' roster for the second week in a row, failing to record any stats while playing seven snaps on offense and 13 snaps with the special-teams unit in Sunday's 40-17 loss to Tampa Bay. The wide receiver appears to be in line to be elevated again for Thursday night's matchup with the Broncos.
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Chargers' Laviska Shenault: Gets elevated for Week 15
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Shenault was elevated from the Chargers' practice squad to their active roster ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Shenault joined Los Angeles' practice squad last Thursday and could get his first game action with the club Sunday. He spent the majority of the campaign with Seattle, catching five of five targets for 36 yards over 11 games while also returning kicks before he was waived Dec. 2. Shenault could see some reps on offense against Tampa Bay on Sunday due to Jalen Reagor (finger) landing on injured reserve Saturday and with Ladd McConkey (knee/shoulder) questionable to suit up. Shenault is also an option to replace Reagor as an option for returning kicks behind Derius Davis.
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Laviska Shenault: Joins Bolts' practice squad
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The Chargers signed Shenault to the practice squad Thursday.
Shenault was waived by the Seahawks on Monday following a tough outing against the Jets on Sunday. He fumbled the ball twice in that contest, the second of which was recovered by the Jets in Seahawks' territory. Shenault gives the Chargers another return option on special teams, and he could be elevated to the Chargers' active roster for Week 14 against Kansas City if Ladd McConkey (knee) is unable to play.
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Laviska Shenault: Dropped by Seahawks
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The Seahawks waived Shenault on Monday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Shenault's rough performance in Sunday's win over the Jets, which included an ugly fumble after a 10-yard kickoff return that gave the Jets the ball at the Seahawks' 38-yard line, likely led to him being waived Monday. The 2020 second-round pick from Colorado caught all five of his targets for 36 yards and also accumulated 459 kickoff-return yards and one kick-return touchdown over 11 appearances this season. He could find work in the near future with a team in need of a kick returner.
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Seahawks' Laviska Shenault: Past back injury
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Shenault (back) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Shenault was inactive for the Seahawks' 16-6 win over the Cardinals this past Sunday due to a back injury he picked up in Week 11 against the 49ers. His ability to practice in full Wednesday indicates that Shenault should be good to go against the Jets on Sunday. The 2020 second-round pick has logged 449 kick return yards and one touchdown while adding five catches for 36 yards across 10 regular-season games.
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Seahawks' Laviska Shenault: Not able to play Week 12
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Shenault (back) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Arizona.
Shenault was hurt in last Sunday's win over San Francisco and sat out practice both Wednesday and Thursday before returning with a full session Friday. Despite his ability to participate in that final practice, the special-teams ace won't be able to suit up against the Cardinals. Shenault's absence will most impact Seattle's return game, and Dee Williams will likely be asked to handle kickoff returns in the former's stead.
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Seahawks' Laviska Shenault: Injures oblique against 49ers
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Shenault is doubtful to return to Sunday's Week 11 game against San Francisco due to an oblique injury.
Shenault was hurt in the first quarter and appears unlikely to return. He's been a minor part of Seattle's passing game this season but has been impactful as a kick returner, and he scored a touchdown on a 97-yard kickoff return in the first meeting against the 49ers in Week 6. Kenny McIntosh and Dee Williams will likely be back for kickoffs while Shenault is out.
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Seahawks' Laviska Shenault: Returns to practice Thursday
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Shenault (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Shenault didn't practice Wednesday due to a back injury he presumably sustained during the Seahawks' Week 6 loss to the 49ers. He was able to practice without restrictions Thursday, however, and he should be good to go for Sunday's contest against Atlanta, barring any setbacks. Shenault has primarily served as Seattle's lead kick returner, and he returned a kickoff 97 yards for his first touchdown of the season against San Francisco.
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Seahawks' Laviska Shenault: Dealing with back issue
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Shenault (back) didn't practice Wednesday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Shenault appears to be dealing with a back injury following the Seahawks' Week 6 loss to the 49ers, despite playing 21 total snaps (seven offensive and 14 on special teams) and returning a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown. His participation Thursday and Friday will be the best indication of whether he can play through the issue in Week 7, when the Seahawks travel to Atlanta.
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Seahawks' Laviska Shenault: Dealing with foot injury
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Shenault is dealing with a foot issue and is questionable to suit up against the Dolphins on Sunday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Shenault practiced in full Wednesday and Thursday before sitting out Friday and popping up on the injury report. Though his status is up in the air for Sunday's game, coach Mike Macdonald is optimistic that Shenault will be able to suit up, per John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site. The wideout has logged 10 snaps on offense through two games while serving as Seattle's primary kickoff returner.
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Seahawks' Laviska Shenault: Snares three passes
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Shenault caught all three of his targets for 27 yards and rushed once for five yards in Saturday's 16-15 preseason loss to the Titans.
Shenault has performed well as a gadget player, and while he didn't return a kickoff this week, he already proved he's an option in that facet during the first preseason matchup. The 25-year-old receiver appears to have the edge over Dee Eskridge (undisclosed) for the No. 5 wide receiver role. Shenault could handle some designed touches during the regular season if he does secure that role.
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Panthers' Laviska Shenault: Injury-shortened season
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Shenault finished the regular season with 10 catches on 10 targets for 60 yards and 12 carries for 55 yards in eight games. He also returned six kickoffs for 167 yards.
Shenault landed on injured reserve in late November due to an ankle injury. When healthy, he remained in a gadget role that attempted to highlight his tackle-breaking potential. After seeing his production drop off in consecutive seasons upon joining the Panthers, the former second-round pick will now become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
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Panthers' Laviska Shenault: DNP due to ankle injury
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Shenault (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
After leaving this past Sunday's loss to Tennessee due to an ankle injury, Shenault remains bothered by the injury. If Shenault's able to recover by Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, he could work as a depth option out of the slot or in the backfield for the Panthers in interim head coach Chris Tabor's debut. Shenault will have two more opportunities to practice before the Panthers release their final injury report Friday.
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Panthers' Laviska Shenault: Gets back in
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Shenault (ankle) has returned to Sunday's game against the Titans, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Shenault exited early in the first half, but he was able to return to the field to start the third quarter. His return should strengthen the Panthers' depth at receiver.
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Panthers' Laviska Shenault: Questionable to return
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Shenault (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Titans, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
The wide receiver did not record a catch before exiting. Shenault has nine catches for 52 yards and 12 carries for 55 yards this season.
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Panthers' Laviska Shenault: Makes two grabs
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Shenault caught both of his targets for nine yards in Sunday's 33-10 loss to the Cowboys.
Shenault hadn't played since Week 6 due to an ankle injury. Although he managed merely three offensive snaps, Shenault got the ball on two of them. Still, as a depth utility option on one of the league's worst offenses, Shenault holds little fantasy value.
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Panthers' Laviska Shenault: Limited Thursday
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Shenault (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Shenault was able to log limited practices both Wednesday and Thursday as he continues to nurse an ankle injury that's held him out of Carolina's last three games. The 2020 second-round pick out of Colorado will likely carry an injury designation into the weekend unless he's able to log a full practice Friday.
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Panthers' Laviska Shenault: Gets back on field
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Shenault (ankle) logged a limited practice Wednesday.
Shenault has missed each of the Panthers' last three games, but his ability to get in a limited practice Wednesday should be a step in the right direction for the wideout. Considering the amount of time he's missed, he'll likely need to ramp up to a full participant Thursday or Friday if he's going to suit up Sunday against the Cowboys.
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Panthers' Laviska Shenault: Missing another practice
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Shenault (ankle) is not expected to practice Tuesday, Augusta Stone of the Panthers' official site reports.
The fourth-year wideout has already missed two games in a row with an ankle issue, and with Shenault likely recording another DNP on Tuesday, he seems to be a longshot to suit up for Thursday night's contest. Through six games this year, Shenault has recorded 98 yards from scrimmage on 19 total touches.
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Panthers' Laviska Shenault: DNP at walk-through session
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Shenault (ankle) was a non-participant at Monday's walk-through practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.
Shenault has missed two straight games since the Panthers' bye week due to an ankle injury sustained against the Dolphins in Week 6. His failure to participate in any way at the walk-through practice does not bode well for his chances to suit up on a short week. Still, more clarity will be gained as the week progresses.
