Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers

National Football ConferenceNFC South
Record0-1
Win %0.0%
Season2026

Roster

78 players

Injury Report

Ikem Ekwonu

Ekwonu (knee) was moved to the Panthers' reserve/PUP list Sunday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

PUP-R
Taylor Moton

The Panthers transferred Moton to the reserve/non-football illness list Sunday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

NFI-R
Tershawn Wharton

Wharton (neck) was moved to the reserve/PUP list by the Panthers on Sunday, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.

PUP-R
Nic Scourton

Knee - ACL

IR
Chris Brazzell Ii

Knee

IR
Brady Christensen

The Panthers placed Christensen (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

IR
Trevor Etienne

ir

IR-R
Bam Martin Scott

The Panthers placed Martin-Scott (hamstring) on injured reserve with a designation to return Sunday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

IR-R
Patrick Jones Ii

Jones (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Falcons.

Questionable
Cam Jackson

inactive

Inactive
Haynes King

King (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Panthers' emergency third quarterback against the Bears on Sunday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Inactive
John Metchie Iii

Metchie (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Bears, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Inactive
Albert Reese Iv

inactive

Inactive
Jatavion Sanders

Sanders (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Inactive
Zakee Wheatley

inactive

Inactive
Jalen Coker

Coker (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice.

Questionable
Bobby Brown Iii

Brown (back) won't play in Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Out
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Recent News

RoleJalen Coker

Jalen Coker totaled 138 receiving yards and two touchdowns against the Bears last week.

Don't be surprised if ... the Dolphins have a top-10 QB, the Vikings stick with WentzESPN · Sep 18, 2026
StatusDarren Waller

Darren Waller was upgraded to a full practice participant on Thursday after his Wednesday absence, which was described as a veteran rest day with no real concern about his status.

SI.com · Sep 17, 2026
StatusJalen Coker

Jalen Coker was limited in practice for a second straight day (Wednesday and Thursday) this week with an ankle injury, leaving his Week 2 status somewhat in question, though Dave Canales still expects him to play.

SI.com · Sep 17, 2026
RoleBryce Young

Bryce Young was pressured on 11 of his 41 dropbacks against Chicago.

Bryce Young's 4-1 record vs. Falcons a harbinger for Week 2?ESPN, NFL.com · Sep 17, 2026
Bryce Young

Bryce Young was seen during Carolina Panthers practice on Wednesday.

For Bryce Young, memories of Atlanta recede, but everyone else rememberspanthers.com · Sep 16, 2026
RoleJohn Metchie Iii

John Metchie's primary role this week is at receiver.

John Metchie embracing a new opportunity as Panthers returnerpanthers.com · Sep 16, 2026
StatusDarren Waller

Darren Waller did not participate in Wednesday's practice for a non-injury-related rest day.

Week 2 Wednesday Injury Report: Darren Waller gets a rest daypanthers.com · Sep 16, 2026
StatusJalen Coker

Coker said his ankle boot after Week 1 was precautionary and that he did not expect the rolled ankle to keep him from playing against the Falcons in Week 2.

NBC Sports (PFT) · Sep 15, 2026

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