Panthers Put Chandler Zavala Back on IR, Sign CB Kalen King and Elevate Charles, Simmons

Overview

• Guard Chandler Zavala went on injured reserve for the second time this season with a calf injury after previously missing time with a knee issue.
• Carolina filled the roster spot by signing cornerback Kalen King from the practice squad, a 2024 seventh-round pick who spent this year on Green Bay’s practice squad.
• The team executed standard elevations for guard Saahdiq Charles and linebacker Isaiah Simmons from the practice squad.
• The secondary remains thin with Corey Thornton out for the season with a broken fibula, Jaycee Horn ruled out with a concussion, Tre'von Moehrig suspended this week, and Robert Rochell added earlier in the week.
• Jake Curhan will step in at right guard as the Panthers roll out their 10th different starting offensive line, with Charles joining the active depth alongside Nick Samac and Yosh Nijman.