Overview
- Head coach Dave Canales announced Friday that the 22-year-old starter had shoulder surgery that ends his 2025 season.
- Wallace started 12 games, missed Weeks 11 and 12 with a shoulder issue, returned in Week 13, then reinjured the shoulder in Week 15.
- Canales said Claudin Cherelus will keep the starting role, and he has allowed catches on 12 of 13 targets for 155 yards this season.
- Defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero may deploy more dime looks with an extra safety in clear passing situations.
- Carolina is 8-7 with a one-game NFC South lead and can clinch Sunday with a win plus a Buccaneers loss, and Wallace is not expected back even if the team reaches the playoffs.