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2025 Defensive
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CMB
Total Tackles
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SCK
Sacks
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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INT
Interceptions
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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| Regular Season | 29 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Post Season | 9 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Claudin Cherelus News
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Panthers' Claudin Cherelus: Tallies 32 stops in 2025
Cherelus posted 32 tackles (14 solo) and a pass defended across 14 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign.
Cherelus racked up a career-high 32 tackles despite missing three games due to injuries. The 26-year-old was most productive toward the end of the season after taking over as one of the Panthers' starting inside linebackers in December following Trevin Wallace's placement on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. Cherelus is now set to become a free agent this offseason.
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Panthers' Claudin Cherelus: Ready for wild-card round
Cherelus (calf/ankle) was a full participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Cherelus was unable to play Week 18, but he appears fully on track for Saturday's wild-card round matchup against the Rams. Across 14 regular-season appearances in 2025, Cherelus tallied a career-high 32 tackles (14 solo) and one pass defensed.
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Panthers' Claudin Cherelus: Out for Saturday
Cherelus (calf/ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Buccaneers.
The 26-year-old from Alcorn State sustained ankle and calf injuries during the Week 17 loss to the Seahawks and didn't practice throughout the week, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Saturday. Cherelus had been filling in for the injured Trevin Wallace (IR, shoulder) in Carolina's linebacker corps, recording 32 total tackles and one pass defensed over 14 appearances this season. While Cherelus is out in Week 18, expect Bam Martin-Scott to start alongside Christian Rozeboom.
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Panthers' Claudin Cherelus: Still not practicing
Cherelus (calf/ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's walthrough.
Cherelus still has a walking boot on his left foot Wednesday, per Joe Person of The Athletic. Though he'll have one more chance to take the practice field Thursday, he seems an unlikely candidate to be cleared in time for Sunday's road matchup against the Buccaneers. Bam Martin-Scott will handle an expanded role on defense Week 18 if Cherelus is unable to play.
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Panthers' Claudin Cherelus: DNP in walk-through
Cherelus (calf) did not participate in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Kaye observed that Cherelus was present in the facility for Tuesday's session but was only seen watching in a walking boot. The linebacker's presence around preparations for Saturday's divisional game with the Buccaneers should be a positive sign for his availability, but he will need to get on the field in one of the next two practices if he hopes to dodge an injury designation and suit up for Week 18.
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Panthers' Claudin Cherelus: Questionable to return Sunday
Cherelus is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks due to a calf injury, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Cherelus appeared to sustain the injury late in the second quarter, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Bam Martin-Scott will see more snaps on defense for as long as Cherelus is out of the game.
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Panthers' Claudin Cherelus: Set for Week 16 start
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' Claudin Cherelus: Clears concussion protocol
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' Claudin Cherelus: Still in protocol, practices fully
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' Claudin Cherelus: Won't play Wednesday
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' Claudin Cherelus: Misses practice Wednesday
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' Claudin Cherelus: Ruled out against 49ers
Cherelus won't return to Monday's game against the 49ers after suffering a concussion, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Cherelus had seen an increased role with both Trevin Wallace (shoulder) and Christian Rozeboom (hip) inactive. However, his absence further depletes Carolina's linebacker corps, which won't bode well for the unit's ability to slow down Christian McCaffrey in the second half.
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Panthers' Claudin Cherelus: Impresses in starting role
Cherelus tallied 10 total tackles (two solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 30-27 overtime win over the Falcons.
With Trevin Wallace (shoulder) sidelined for the Week 11 win, Cherelus started in the Panthers' linebacker corps and made the most of his opportunity. He tied Christian Rozeboom for the second-most tackles on Carolina's defense, trailing Tre'von Moehrig's 11-stop performance. Wallace is currently labeled as week-to-week, so there's a chance Cherelus remains one of the Panthers' starting inside linebackers in the Week 12 matchup against the 49ers.
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Panthers' Claudin Cherelus: Takes field Thursday
Cherelus suited up for Carolina's 19-10 preseason loss to the Steelers on Thursday, Kassidy Hill and Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site report.
Cherelus played 17 defensive snaps during Thursday's preseason finale, so it looks like he's fully recovered from the groin injury that forced him to sit out Carolina's prior exhibition matchup against Houston. He's expected to contribute on special teams while handling a depth role on defense this season.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 230 lbs |
| Birthplace: Golden Gate, FL |
| Age: 27 |
| School: Alcorn St. |
| Experience: 3 |