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Panthers re-sign cornerback Akayleb Evans After being claimed off waivers from the Vikings in 2024, he's appeared in 18 games with one start, contributing on defense and special team...

MARCH 11 • PANTHERS.COM

Staying in Carolina Evans signed a one-year deal with the Panthers on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 26-year-old corner appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Panthers last season, recording 12 total tackles while playing a key role on special teams (153 snaps). After re-signing with Carolina on Monday, Evans is expected to maintain a similar role ahead of the 2026 season.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Sunday Evans (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets.

Impact Evans missed the Panthers' Week 6 win over the Cowboys and was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but he upgraded to a full session Friday and is now in line to play Sunday. The 26-year-old corner from Missouri has played 57 total snaps (50 on special teams, seven on defense) through five appearances this season, recording four total tackles.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stays limited Thursday Evans (hamstring) remained a limited participant in practice Thursday.

Impact Evans has kicked off Week 7 prep with consecutive limited practice sessions after missing Carolina's Week 6 win over the Cowboys. Friday's practice participation level will shed some light on Evans' chances of returning to action Sunday against the Jets.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Week 6 Evans (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.

Impact Evans likely sustained a hamstring injury in Carolina's Week 5 win over the Dolphins that's now holding him out of Sunday's contest. The fourth-year pro has played just seven defensive snaps through five games, so his absence will likely have minimal impact on the Panthers' defense in Week 6.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard out again, Rico Dowdle to start against Cowboys

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard will miss his second straight game due to a calf injury

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Recovered from rib injury Evans (ribs) has been participating in OTAs, Jeff Hawkins of The Charlotte Post reports.

Impact Evans is working with the second-team defense to begin OTAs. He has recovered from the rib injury he suffered in Carolina's 2024 season finale. Evans could earn a larger role in the secondary with a strong camp.

JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return to Week 18 clash Evans (ribs) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against Atlanta, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Evans was hurt early in the second quarter and was ruled out just after halftime. While he was in the game, the Missouri product logged two tackles (both solo). Evans will finish the 2024 campaign with five tackles over nine games between Minnesota and Carolina.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game due to rib injury Evans (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Evans injured his ribs during the second quarter of Sunday's game. He got the start at outside corner for Jaycee Horn (hip), but Caleb Farley will likely fill in for as long as Evans is sidelined.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picked up by Carolina The Panthers claimed Evans off waivers Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The third-year corner from Missouri was waived by the Vikings on Saturday after playing almost strictly on special teams (just three defensive snaps in seven games) this season, but he's already found a new home in Carolina. Evans played 832 defensive snaps across 15 regular-season games with the Vikings in 2023, recording 65 total tackles and seven passes defended, including one interception. He's now expected to serve as a depth piece in the Panthers' secondary.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings waive former starting cornerback Akayleb Evans in another blow to 2022 draft class

The Minnesota Vikings have waived cornerback Akayleb Evans in another setback for their beleaguered 2022 draft class

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Report: Vikings waive cornerback Akayleb Evans Another member of the 2022 draft class is reportedly leaving Minnesota.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Report: Vikings waive cornerback Akayleb Evans Another member of the 2022 draft class is reportedly leaving Minnesota.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Report: Vikings waive cornerback Akayleb Evans Another member of the 2022 draft class is reportedly leaving Minnesota.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cut by Vikings Minnesota is waiving Evans on Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Evans was a fourth-round selection by the Vikings in the 2022 NFL Draft and started all 15 regular-season games in which he played last season. However, he's been used almost exclusively on special teams this year, logging only three defensive snaps over seven contests. Undrafted rookie Dwight McGlothern, who has yet to play this season while consistently being a healthy scratch on gameday, could start to see some work with Evans now out of the mix.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Thursday Evans (hip) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Impact Evans has missed the Vikings' last three games due to a hip issue, but his ability to practice in full Thursday indicates he should be able to return against the Jaguars on Sunday. Evans has mostly played on special teams and has registered two tackles (one solo) across six regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday night Evans (hip) is inactive for Sunday Night Football against the Colts.

Impact The depth cornerback missed the Vikings' last two games with the hip issue but participated fully in practice Wednesday. Fabian Moreau and Josh Metellus are now Minnesota's only available backup corners for Sunday night's game.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday night Evans (hip) is inactive for Sunday Night Football against the Colts.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Past hip issue Evans (hip) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Evans had missed Minnesota's last two games due to a hip injury; however, Wednesday's full practice suggests he's moved past the issue. Expect the third-year cornerback to continue serving as a depth piece in the Vikings' secondary as the season progresses.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Rams Evans (hip) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Rams.

Impact Evans was unable to play against the Lions in Week 7, and he'll be sidelined for a second straight game due to a hip injury. His next chance at playing will be Week 9 against the Colts on Nov. 3. Evans has played mostly on special teams this year and has accrued two tackles (one solo) across five regular-season contests.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Thursday Evans (hip) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rams.

Impact Evans has been limited in practice this week after missing the Vikings' Week 7 loss to the Lions. The third-year pro has been pretty much limited to special teams work so far this season, so his potential absence in Week 8 wouldn't impact Minnesota's defense in any way unless further injuries occur.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Tuesday Evans (hip) was listed as a limited practice participant on the Vikings' injury report Tuesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Evans was unable to play against the Lions on Sunday due to a hip injury. The 2022 fourth-round pick will have one more chance Wednesday to avoid an injury designation heading into Thursday night's game against the Rams. Evans has primarily served on special teams this year and has accrued two tackles (one solo) across five regular-season games.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 7 Evans (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact A fourth-round pick in 2022, Evans has played just three defensive snaps across five appearances this season. He's mostly been limited to special teams work for Minnesota.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans embracing new special teams roles after 'tough' move to sideline Evans made a critical play in a new role last week at Green Bay, where he continued to watch the Vikings defense from the sideline after sta...

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Limited to special teams Evans was limited to 15 snaps on special teams in Sunday's win over Houston. He did not play a snap on defense.

Impact After starting 15 games and playing 832 snaps on defense last season, Evans has been relegated to a special teams role. He's played just three snaps on defense this season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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