Let’s take a look at the Panthers key roster moves and the injury report heading into this week’s matchup.
The Carolina Panthers front office is busy throughout the season with transactions, roster moves, and injury updates. Here’s what’s happening at Mint Street this week.
Injuries
The 7-7 Panthers host the 7-7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week in the most consequential game at Bank of America Stadium in years. The winner will be along in first place in the NFC South with just two weeks remaining. This is about as big as a regular season game can be, and the Panthers will need to be healthy to come away with a massive win.
The three biggest notes on the injury report are that defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton and linebacker Trevin Wallace will miss this one. Wharton hasn’t played in any games this month, but the Panthers could really use his girth up front. Wallace has dealt with some injuries this year that have cost him two games, and this week will be a third absence for the second-year player.
On the offensive side of the ball, left tackle Ikem Ekwonu didn’t practice Wednesday or Thursday and was a limited participant yesterday. He is currently listed as questionable for tomorrow, and the Panthers really need him available for this crucial game.
Transactions
Here are the notable transactions taking place this week:
Signed RB Montrell Johnson to the practice squad. Johnson is an undrafted rookie from the University of Florida. The 5-foot-11, 200-pound running back rushed for 2,251 yards and 21 touchdowns in three seasons with the Gators. He has spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals this year without appearing in any games.
Signed OLB Jamil Muhammad to the practice squad. Muhammad is another undrafted rookie. He spent three seasons at Georgia State then transferred to USC for his final two college seasons. In 26 games with the Trojans he racked up 73 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and 7.5 sacks. He spent some time with the Los Angeles Rams this season without appearing in any games.
Lastly, the Panthers Activated guard Saahdiq Charles and linebacker Isaiah Simmons from the practice squad by standard elevation for Week 16.
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