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Panthers release starting defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson after 2 seasons

The Carolina Panthers released starting defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson on Tuesday in a move that will save $10.5 million in salary cap space

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

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MARCH 10 • PANTHERS.COM

Inks new deal with Carolina Ray re-signed with the Panthers on Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact The 28-year-old from Alabama has operated in a depth role on the Panthers' defensive line over the last two seasons, tallying 54 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, across 29 regular-season appearances. He's expected to continue playing behind Derrick Brown, Tershawn Wharton (hamstring) and Bobby Brown during the 2026 season.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for season debut Ray (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ray began the season on injured reserve due to an ankle injury, but he was activated ahead of Sunday's game. He'll likely have a limited role along Carolina's defensive line to begin his season.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR The Panthers activated Ray (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Despite being activated, Ray is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but this at least gives him a chance to make his 2025 season debut this week. Ray appeared in 33 regular-season games over the previous two seasons, recording 60 tackles (22 solo), including 1.0 sacks.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could return in Week 5 Ray (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.

Impact The Alabama product was a full participant in practice throughout the week but must still be activated to the Panthers' active roster in order to play in Sunday's contest. If Ray suits up for Carolina in Week 5, he'll likely serve as one of the team's top reserve edge rushers.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard out vs. Miami with calf injury, Rico Dowdle to start

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales says running back Chuba Hubbard will miss Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Practices in full Wednesday Ray (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Ray remains on injured reserve but was designated for return Wednesday, opening his 21-day practice window. Ray appeared in 16 regular-season games last season, making nine starts, and recorded 41 tackles (15 solo), including 1.0 sacks, as a rotational defensive lineman.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opens Ray (ankle) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact The Alabama product was placed on injured reserve in late August due to an ankle injury and has missed Carolina's first four games this season. He now must be added to the Panthers' active roster over the next 21 days, or he reverts to IR. Ray is likely to serve as a depth option on Carolina's defensive line once healthy, playing behind Derrick Brown and A'Shawn Robinson.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out at least one month The Panthers placed Ray (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday, which rules him out for at least the first four games of the regular season, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site...

Impact Ray will spend a minimum of four games on IR as he works to recover from a mild high-ankle sprain suffered mid-August. Once fully healthy, Ray is expected to contribute as a rotational defensive lineman for Carolina. He recorded 41 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, across 16 regular-season games with the team in 2024.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Ray will spend a minimum of four games on IR as he works to recover from a mild high-ankle sprain suffered in mid-August. Once fully healthy, Ray is expected to contribute as a rotational defensive lineman for Carolina. He recorded 41 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, across 16 regular-season games with the team in 2024.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Week-to-week with ankle injury Ray is considered week-to-week due to an ankle issue, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Per Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer, Ray is dealing with a mild high-ankle sprain. While the defensive end is unlikely to suit up for Saturday's second preseason contest against Houston, the Panthers hope he can return in time to face the Steelers on Thursday, Aug. 21. Ray is on the roster bubble, so it will be imperative for him to heal up as soon as possible so that he can make his case for a spot on the team.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Carolina The Panthers signed Ray on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The 27-year-old defensive end from Alabama will now remain in Carolina after spending the first two seasons of his career with the Panthers. With Derrick Brown (knee) sidelined for the majority of 2024, Ray played a career-high 591 defensive snaps, recording 41 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, across 16 games. Now that he's inked a deal to remain a Panther, Ray is expected to compete for a depth role on the defensive line as the summer unfolds.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thrust into starting role in 2024 Ray recorded 41 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over 16 games in 2024.

Impact Ray saw increased opportunities with the Panthers' first-team defense following Derrick Brown's (knee) season-ending injury in the Week 1 loss to the Saints, starting nine of the Panthers remaining 16 regular-season games. He played at least 40 percent of Carolina's defensive snaps in all of his appearances this season, setting a career high in total tackles and also logging the first sack of his young career. Ray is an exclusive rights free agent this offseason, meaning he cannot negotiate with other teams if the Panthers extend a qualifying offer. If the 27-year-old returns to Carolina in 2025, he's likely to revert to a reserve role behind Brown.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Commanders Ray (ankle/knee) is active for Sunday's game against Washington, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Ray has been limited in practice all week due to knee and ankle injuries, but he will play through them Sunday. Ray has accrued 11 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, across five regular-season games.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injuries Ray (ankle/knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Ray played 36 total snaps (31 defensive and five on special teams) and failed to record a stat in the Panthers' Week 6 loss to the Falcons, but it appears he picked up a pair of injuries in the process. The Alabama product's participation Thursday and Friday will be the best indication on whether he can play in Sunday's matchup against the Commanders.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

14 USFL players end up on NFL active rosters, practice squads or injured reserve

Former Birmingham kicker Brandon Aubrey (Cowboys) and former Philadelphia DT LaBryan Ray (Panthers) made active NFL rosters.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

14 USFL players end up on NFL active rosters, practice squads or injured reserve

LaBryan Ray with a Sack vs. New York Giants

AUGUST 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Patriots Release DL LaBryan Ray The Patriots announced they have released DL LaBryan Ray

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Inks deal Ray (undisclosed) signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on Tuesday.

Impact Ray landed on the Patriots' practice squad IR in late October due to an undisclosed injury. His new deal with the team indicates his health is back up to par, and he will look to make an impression with the club during the offseason.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on practice squad IR Ray (undisclosed) was placed on the Patriots' practice squad injured reserve list Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ray has yet to make his NFL debut, and it appears he'll have to wait a bit longer. By moving the rookie to the practice squad injured reserve list, it will open up another spot on the team's 16-man practice squad.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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14 USFL players end up on NFL active rosters, practice squads or injured reserve