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Is Carolina For Real? 3 Takeaways From Panthers' High-Scoring Win Over Lions

The Panthers' offense was humming in their win over the Lions. Here are three takeaways from Sunday's game.

1 HOUR AGO • FOX SPORTS

Is Carolina For Real? 3 Takeaways From Panthers' High-Scoring Win Over Lions

Akayleb Evans leaning on 2023, his preparation, and Mike Jackson as he looks to step in Sunday night The veteran corner might not have started a game in a while, but as he gets ready to jump in Sunday night against the Lions, he has three th...

3 DAYS AGO • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers defense looks to slow down Jared Goff and the Lions while missing both starting cornerbacks

The Carolina Panthers are preparing to face the Detroit Lions without both starting cornerbacks, who are on injured reserve

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Panthers starting CBs Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson expected to miss about 8 weeks

The Carolina Panthers placed cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on injured reserve

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Panthers secondary banged up with Sunday night matchup looming against high-powered Lions

The Carolina Panthers face injury concerns ahead of their home game against the Detroit Lions

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Deshaun Watson sparks a late Browns rally, sealing a 21-18 win over the Panthers

Deshaun Watson threw two touchdown passes to Harold Fannin Jr., including a 14-yard strike with 1:48 remaining, and the Cleveland Browns rallied for a 21-18 victory over the Caroli...

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Not listed on injury report Evans (neck) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact Evans was held out of the Panthers' preseason finale against the Texans on Aug. 28 after aggravating a neck injury during practice. However, his absence from the first injury report of Week 1 prep indicates that he'll be available to play against the Bears on Sunday. Evans contributed mostly on special teams during the 2025 regular season, finishing with 12 tackles (six solo) across 16 games.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Aggravates neck issue Evans (neck) did not play in Friday's preseason finale against the Texans, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Evans aggravated a neck injury during Wednesday's practice and was subsequently held out of Friday's game. The backup cornerback signed a one-year deal in March to stay with the Panthers and will likely reprise his role with the team in 2026.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' special-teams ace might be closer to a roster lock than fans realize Akayleb Evans may not be going anywhere.

JUNE 26 • CATCRAVE.COM

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

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Is Carolina For Real? 3 Takeaways From Panthers' High-Scoring Win Over Lions

Panthers defense looks to slow down Jared Goff and the Lions while missing both starting cornerbacks

Panthers starting CBs Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson expected to miss about 8 weeks

Panthers secondary banged up with Sunday night matchup looming against high-powered Lions

Deshaun Watson sparks a late Browns rally, sealing a 21-18 win over the Panthers

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

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