Claudin Cherelus - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Tallies 32 stops in 2025 Cherelus posted 32 tackles (14 solo) and a pass defended across 14 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign.

Impact Cherelus racked up a career-high 32 tackles despite missing three games due to injuries. The 26-year-old was most productive toward the end of the season after taking over as one of the Panthers' starting inside linebackers in December following Trevin Wallace's placement on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. Cherelus is now set to become a free agent this offseason.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Locker Room Sound | Claudin Cherelus on the Panthers sticking together throughout the 2025 season Watch Cherelus talk about the Panthers overcoming adversity and being able to come back from an injury to compete alongside his teammates.

JANUARY 11 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers defense getting reinforcements for rematch with Matthew Stafford, Rams in wild-card game

The Carolina Panthers defense has made life tough for Matthew Stafford

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Ready for wild-card round Cherelus (calf/ankle) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Cherelus was unable to play Week 18, but he appears fully on track for Saturday's wild-card round matchup against the Rams. Across 14 regular-season appearances in 2025, Cherelus tallied a career-high 32 tackles (14 solo) and one pass defensed.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Three takeaways from Thursday, including another linebacker shuffle, and injury updates Krys Barnes and Bam-Martin Scott are next up at the position with Claudin Cherelus out. Plus more from Dave Canales on Thursday as they prep...

JANUARY 1 • PANTHERS.COM

Out for Saturday Cherelus (calf/ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Buccaneers.

Impact The 26-year-old from Alcorn State sustained ankle and calf injuries during the Week 17 loss to the Seahawks and didn't practice throughout the week, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Saturday. Cherelus had been filling in for the injured Trevin Wallace (shoulder, IR) in Carolina's linebacker corps, recording 32 total tackles and one pass defensed over 14 appearances this season. While Cherelus is out in Week 18, expect Bam Martin-Scott to start alongside Christian Rozeboom.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Cherelus (calf/ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Cherelus still has a walking boot on his left foot Wednesday, per Joe Person of The Athletic. Though he'll have one more chance to take the practice field Thursday, he seems an unlikely candidate to be cleared in time for Sunday's road matchup against the Buccaneers. Bam Martin-Scott will handle an expanded role on defense Week 18 if Cherelus is unable to play.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in walk-through Cherelus (calf) did not participate in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Kaye observed that Cherelus was present in the facility for Tuesday's session but was only seen watching in a walking boot. The linebacker's presence around preparations for Saturday's divisional game with the Buccaneers should be a positive sign for his availability, but he will need to get on the field in one of the next two practices if he hopes to dodge an injury designation and suit up for Week 18.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks beat Panthers 27-10 for 6th straight win, still need to beat 49ers for No. 1 seed

The Seattle Seahawks are closing in on the NFC West title after a 27-10 win over the Carolina Panthers

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Questionable to return Sunday Cherelus is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks due to a calf injury, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Cherelus appeared to sustain the injury late in the second quarter, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Bam Martin-Scott will see more snaps on defense for as long as Cherelus is out of the game.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dave Canales gives final update ahead of Buccaneers game Canales gave an updated status on players like Claudin Cherelus and Trevin Wallace and talked about the excitement surrounding this weekend'...

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Set for Week 16 start Cherelus will start Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cherelus will make a spot start at inside linebacker in Trevin Wallace's (shoulder) absence. In 12 appearances (two starts) this season, Cherelus has 24 tackles (eight solo).

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clears concussion protocol Cherelus (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints.

Impact Cherelus suffered a concussion in Week 12 against the 49ers that caused him to miss Week 13. The 26-year-old opened the week as a limited participant after having a chance to rest over the Panthers' bye week. The third-year pro was on track to return after two straight full practices and now officially cleared the NFL's concussion protocol. Cherelus will continue to handle rotational duties at interior linebacker in his return.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dave Canales gives final update ahead of Saints game Canales gave an updated status on players like Rob Hunt and Claudin Cherelus, along with highlighting the team's high energy and focus as th...

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Still in protocol, practices fully Cherelus (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Head coach Dave Canales has stated that Cherelus is on track to suit up for Sunday's road matchup against the Saints, but he still needs to fully clear the NFL's concussion protocol, the final step of which involves being evaluated by an independent neurologist. Once he is fully cleared, Cherelus will resume handling a rotational role at interior linebacker for the Panthers.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers return from bye week rested, motivated after moving into first place tie with Tampa Bay

The Carolina Panthers returned to practice at Bank of America Stadium on Monday rested and plenty motivated following the bye week

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Wednesday Cherelus (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Alcorn State product sustained a concussion in the Week 12 loss to the 49ers and was not able to clear protocol in time to play Sunday. While Cherelus is sidelined in Week 13, expect Trevin Wallace and Krys Barnes to operate as the Panthers' top inside linebackers.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stafford takes TD streak into Carolina against a secondary reeling with injuries, suspension

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams are excelling as they aim for the NFC's top seed

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Misses practice Wednesday Cherelus (concussion) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Impact Cherelus sustained a concussion in Monday night's 20-9 loss to the 49ers, so his inability to practice Wednesday was expected. The linebacker will have to clear concussion protocol in order to play in Week 13, and he'll have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's game against the Rams.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Young, inconsistent offense holding Panthers back in playoff race

Bryce Young's inconsistent play is holding the Carolina Panthers back from being playoff contenders

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Christian McCaffrey's big night leads 49ers to 20-9 victory over Panthers

Christian McCaffrey had a big night in his first game against Carolina since the Panthers traded him to San Francisco three years ago

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out against 49ers Cherelus won't return to Monday's game against the 49ers after suffering a concussion, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Cherelus had seen an increased role with both Trevin Wallace (shoulder) and Christian Rozeboom (hip) inactive. However, his absence further depletes Carolina's linebacker corps, which won't bode well for the unit's ability to slow down Christian McCaffrey in the second half.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactives: Another new offensive line in Week 12, and also linebackers The Panthers will start Claudin Cherelus and Krys Barnes at linebacker, with Christian Rozeboom and Trevin Wallace ruled out. And with Cade...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Impresses in starting role Cherelus tallied 10 total tackles (two solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 30-27 overtime win over the Falcons.

Impact With Trevin Wallace (shoulder) sidelined for the Week 11 win, Cherelus started in the Panthers' linebacker corps and made the most of his opportunity. He tied Christian Rozeboom for the second-most tackles on Carolina's defense, trailing Tre'von Moehrig's 11-stop performance. Wallace is currently labeled as week-to-week, so there's a chance Cherelus remains one of the Panthers' starting inside linebackers in the Week 12 matchup against the 49ers.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Young passes for franchise-record 448 yards to lift Panthers to 30-27 win over Falcons in OT

Bryce Young passed for a career-high and franchise-record 448 yards and Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a 28-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Carolina Panthers to a 30-27 win over th...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

CLAUDIN CHERELUS NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES