LAVISKA SHENAULT JR. NEWS

Injury-shortened season Shenault finished the regular season with 10 catches on 10 targets for 60 yards and 12 carries for 55 yards in eight games. He also returned six kickoffs for 167 yards.

Impact Shenault landed on injured reserve in late November due to an ankle injury. When healthy, he remained in a gadget role that attempted to highlight his tackle-breaking potential. After seeing his production drop off in consecutive seasons upon joining the Panthers, the former second-round pick will now become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers place WR Laviska Shenault Jr. (ankle) on injured reserve Nov 19, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Panthers Place WR Laviska Shenault Jr. on Injured Reserve Carolina suffers another loss on the offense.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Won't return against Tennessee Shenault (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Titans, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Shenault briefly came back to Sunday's game after sustaining an ankle injury, but he will not return. He caught his only target for eight yards.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two grabs Shenault caught both of his targets for nine yards in Sunday's 33-10 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Shenault hadn't played since Week 6 due to an ankle injury. Although he managed merely three offensive snaps, Shenault got the ball on two of them. Still, as a depth utility option on one of the league's worst offenses, Shenault holds little fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Dallas Shenault (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys.

Impact Shenault was considered questionable despite putting in a full practice Friday, so it's not a huge surprise he's suiting up Sunday. The 25-year-old could face some limitations in his return from a three-game absence, with coach Frank Reich indicating the wideout's workload would be gradually increased.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Thursday Shenault (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Shenault was able to log limited practices both Wednesday and Thursday, as he continues to nurse an ankle injury that's held him out of Carolina's last three games. The 2020 second-round pick out of Colorado will likely carry an injury designation into the weekend unless he's able to log a full practice Friday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Shenault (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bears.

Impact Shenault will miss his third straight game as he continues to work on his recovery from an ankle injury he suffered in Week 6 against the Dolphins. His next opportunity to suit up will be Week 11 against the Cowboys.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 9 Shenault (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 9 game against the Colts.

Impact Shenault also missed Week 8. The Panthers will be on a short week next week ahead of a Week 10 Thursday night date with the Bears, so Shenault might be eyeing that game for his return. He has just seven catches for 43 scoreless yards on the season, adding 12 carries for 55 yards as a rusher.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Shenault (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Shenault sat out of Sunday's game versus Houston tending to his high ankle sprain, and he's still not ready for activity to begin Carolina's new week of practice. He'll probably need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a chance to play in Week 9.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Houston Shenault (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Shenault suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 6 against the Dolphins, and Carolina's Week 7 bye didn't afford him enough recovery time. Without Shenault available to handle a change-of-pace role out of the backfield, a few extra touches could go to Miles Sanders and Chuba Hubbard, who are expected to split carries. Shenault's next chance to suit up will come Week 9 against the Colts on Nov. 5.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Idle for another practice Shenault (ankle) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.

Impact Shenault has sat out both of Carolina's first two practices of Week 8 and could be headed for an absence this Sunday against the Texans coming out of the Panthers' Week 7 bye. The 25-year-old exited early in the Panthers' final game before the bye Oct. 15 against the Dolphins with a high-ankle sprain, an injury that often entails a multi-week recovery. Though he's listed as a receiver, Shenault has seen more involvement as a runner (12 carries for 55 yards) than a pass catcher (seven receptions for 43 yards on seven targets) through Carolina's first six games.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Shenault (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Even with the benefit of a Week 7 bye, Shenault is still tending to the high ankle sprain he sustained in Week 6 at Miami. Unless he can get back to practice Thursday or Friday, it's not likely he'll play Sunday versus Houston.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chuba Hubbard, Laviska Shenault Jr. look to capitalize on running back reps With Miles Sanders working through a shoulder injury during Wednesday's practice, Hubbard and Shenault are getting ready to show what they c...

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM

Laviska Shenault Jr. on big 2023 season: It's bag year As he enters the final season of his rookie deal, Panthers WR Laviska Shenault Jr. knows it’s “bag year” in 2023.

JULY 29, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Laviska Shenault Jr. finding himself, gaining confidence from new staff The Panthers' wide receiver could be a versatile weapon for Frank Reich's offense here, and he said he feels like the staff believes in his...

JULY 28, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM

Laviska Shenault, Miles Sanders Among Several Panthers Changing Jersey Numbers Get familiar with some of the jersey changes.

MAY 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Scores twice this season Shenault caught 27 of 32 targets for 272 yards and a touchdown in 13 games this season. He also rushed nine times for 65 yards and another score.

Impact Shenault was traded from the Jaguars prior to Week 1. Although he was inactive for Carolina's first two games, Shenault scored a 67-yard touchdown on his team debut. While he had two more plays of 40-plus yards during the season, the strong-running Shenault didn't produce much overall as a reserve receiver in an underwhelming offense, enduring a dip after starting his career with consecutive campaigns of more than 650 scrimmage yards. With 2023 being the final year of his rookie contract, the former second-round pick will strive to expand his role, as the Panthers potentially introduce a new coaching staff and starting quarterback this offseason.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets three touches Shenault caught two of three targets for 13 yards and rushed once for seven yards in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Shenault struggled to make an impact while fellow depth wideout Shi Smith enjoyed his best game of the season, catching four targets for 70 yards and a score. To end the campaign, Shenault will face a Saints defense that he caught two passes for 90 yards and a touchdown against while making his Panthers debut in Week 3.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets three looks Shenault caught all three of his targets for 53 yards in Week 16's 37-23 win over the Lions.

Impact Shenault's output included a long gain of 43 yards. After finishing his last game with no touches, Shenault rebounded well Saturday and now sports three plays of 40-plus yards from his depth wideout role. With teammate Shi Smith's status uncertain after suffering foot and head injuries, Shenault could be more involved in Sunday's game at the Buccaneers, potentially boosting his value.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No touches Sunday Shenault didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Shenault suited up despite being listed with a shoulder injury during the week. Ultimately, though, he only featured for 13 offensive snaps, enabling Shi Smith to assume third-wideout duties for the Panthers.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play vs. Pittsburgh Shenault (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Shenault was listed as questionable heading into the weekend after the shoulder issue limited his participation in practices Wednesday through Friday, but the versatile wideout ultimately received the green light for Sunday. In the two games since Sam Darnold took over as Carolina's starting quarterback, Shenault has accrued six receptions for 50 yards on six targets while carrying twice for nine yards.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Pittsburgh Shenault (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Shenault has made a couple huge plays for the Panthers this year but still hasn't seen more than 42 percent of snaps or six targets in any one game. He took more work from No. 3 receiver Shi Smith the past couple weeks, so it's possible Shenault takes the job for himself at some point before the end of the season if his shoulder checks out. Either way, there's no real path to more than four or five targets per game.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Thursday Shenault (shoulder) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Impact For a second straight day, Shenault operated with a cap on his reps due to a shoulder issue. There's been no indication he's in danger of sitting out Sunday against the Steelers, a notion that may be confirmed as soon as the Panthers post their final Week 15 injury report Friday.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in receiving Shenault caught all four of his targets for 31 yards and rushed once for seven yards in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Seahawks.

Impact Shenault led Carolina in all major receiving categories, as starting wideouts DJ Moore and Terrace Marshall combined for just one catch for 18 yards. Although Shenault's production wasn't anything particularly special, he's grown into a more consistent role lately, garnering at least four touches in three of his last four outings. In an underwhelming passing attack, however, Shenault's overall stock remains restricted.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE