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Struggling Panthers could get 5 starters, 4 reserves back from injuries in the coming weeks

The Carolina Panthers are getting healthier, and it couldn’t come at a better time

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Panthers' decision not to give it to Chuba Hubbard on the goal line comes back to haunt them

The Carolina Panthers faced a tough loss against the Denver Broncos on Sunday

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Injuries beginning to take their toll on the Panthers' secondary, offensive line

The Carolina Panthers are dealing with mounting injuries and have fired defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero following 27-19 loss to the Packers

The Carolina Panthers fired defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley on Friday following the team’s 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Pack...

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Love throws 3 TD passes as the Packers beat the Panthers 27-19

Jordan Love threw three touchdown passes, Josh Jacobs scored twice and the Green Bay Packers withstood three turnovers to defeat the Carolina Panthers 27-19 on Thursday night

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Placed on IR Evans (triceps) was placed on injured reserve by the Panthers on Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.

Impact Evans is dealing with a triceps injury, and he was unable to practice at all this week ahead of being ruled out for Thursday night's contest versus Green Bay. The 27-year-old will now be forced to miss at least four games while on IR, and in his absence, Will Lee, Malcolm DeWalt and Chau Smith-Wade will stand to operate as the team's primary options at cornerback.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden active for game against Panthers

Green Bay wide receiver Matthew Golden was active for the Packers’ Thursday night game against the Carolina Panthers after dealing with shoulder and foot injuries

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Ruled out for TNF Evans (triceps) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's game against the Packers.

Impact Evans logged three consecutive DNPs in Week 8 prep. The cornerback was unable to overcome his new injury during the Panthers' short week, leaving him sidelined for Thursday's contest. Will Lee and Chau Smith-Wade are now the only cornerbacks on the Panthers' active roster, meaning multiple defensive backs will likely be elevated to the active roster for Thursday's game.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Packers and Panthers trying to bounce back as they face off at Lambeau Field

A pair of ticked-off teams will square off when the Green Bay Packers face the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Panthers fans may get their wish on Akayleb Evans and regret what comes next Be careful what you wish for.

OCTOBER 27 • CATCRAVE.COM

DNP on Monday's practice estimate Evans (triceps/knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.

Impact With Jaycee Horn (quadriceps) and Mike Jackson (groin) both on injured reserve, Evans started in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, finishing with two total tackles (two solo). The 27-year-old will have a few more days to get healthy ahead of Thursday's game against Green Bay, but if he can't suit up, Chau Smith-Wade and Robert Rochell could be in line for more snaps.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' offense thriving under new play caller Brad Idzik 4 games into the season

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales says he misses calling plays on game day, but believes handing over the reins to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik was the right move

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Double-digit stops in win Evans recorded 11 total tackles (nine solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday night's 32-26 win over the Lions.

Impact Evans stepped into a starting role at cornerback after Mike Jackson (groin) and Jaycee Horn (quadriceps) were both placed on injured reserve. The 27-year-old led the team in takedowns, and he'll likely operate in a starting role again Week 6 against the Eagles.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Could Bryce Young really be an MVP contender? Through 4 games, the numbers say yes

Bryce Young heard “M-V-P!”

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

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.

OCTOBER 5 • 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...

OCTOBER 1 • 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

OCTOBER 1 • 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

SEPTEMBER 30 • 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

SEPTEMBER 28 • 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

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Struggling Panthers could get 5 starters, 4 reserves back from injuries in the coming weeks

Panthers' decision not to give it to Chuba Hubbard on the goal line comes back to haunt them

Injuries beginning to take their toll on the Panthers' secondary, offensive line

Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero following 27-19 loss to the Packers

Love throws 3 TD passes as the Packers beat the Panthers 27-19

Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden active for game against Panthers

Packers and Panthers trying to bounce back as they face off at Lambeau Field

Panthers' offense thriving under new play caller Brad Idzik 4 games into the season

Could Bryce Young really be an MVP contender? Through 4 games, the numbers say yes

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