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Hunter Renfrow Returns to Panthers After Cut as 'Bluey' Missed Calls Slowed Reunion

A persuasive call from Bryce Young influenced his choice to rejoin Carolina.

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, right, runs a drill during practice at the team's NFL football training camp in Charlotte.

Overview

  • Renfrow was released in the Aug. 26 cutdown to 53 players and re-signed Monday to the Panthers’ active roster ahead of Week 1.
  • He said his daughter declined about 10 calls from GM Dan Morgan, coach Dave Canales and his agent while watching “Bluey,” briefly delaying contact about a return.
  • Carolina re-engaged after trading Adam Thielen to the Vikings and placing Jalen Coker on injured reserve with a quad injury, which opened a roster spot at receiver.
  • Renfrow said Bryce Young shared perseverance stories from last season during a heart-to-heart call that helped him decide to come back.
  • The 2021 Pro Bowl slot receiver sat out 2024 to treat ulcerative colitis and said other teams showed interest, but he preferred to remain with the Panthers.