Overview
- Carolina announced the release of wide receiver David Moore and made practice-squad moves that included re-signing linebacker Claudin Cherelus and placing wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette on the practice-squad injured list.
- Moore joined the Panthers in 2024, spent time on the practice squad this season after being cut, was promoted to the active roster in late September, and is now off the 53-man roster.
- Xavier Legette has returned to practice from injured reserve and is the most likely immediate candidate to fill Moore’s roster spot if the team activates him.
- Younger receivers John Metchie and Brycen Tremayne have seen expanded roles this year and the team’s roster moves indicate a clear shift toward developing those younger options.
- The Panthers sit 3-5 but lead the NFC South, and this roster change balances short-term depth with a longer-term push to give younger players more game opportunities.