Panthers place Weatherly, Bonnafon on season-ending IR
Panthers defensive end Stephen Weatherly and running back Reggie Bonnafon have been placed on injured reserve and will miss the remainder of the seasonNOVEMBER 13, 2020
REGGIE BONNAFON
Won't play against Bucs Bonnafon (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Buccaneers, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact With Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) also ruled out, Mike Davis will assume the starting running back role with Trenton Cannon backing him up. Alex Armah and practice squad player Rodney Smith are also options at the position, while Bonnafon will set his sights on a Week 11 return against the Lions.
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in practice Wednesday Bonnafon (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday.
Impact The second-year back was promoted to the active roster Wednesday but is still nursing an ankle sprain he suffered a few weeks back. With Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) not participating in practice Wednesday, the Panthers are down to two fully healthy backs. Should he be cleared, Bonnafon could see some game snaps for the first time since Week 4.
NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Promoted by Panthers The Panthers signed Bonnafon (ankle) to the active roster Wednesday, Will Bryan of the team's official site reports.
Impact Bonnafon missed a few weeks of practice due to an ankle injury, but he's back to full health just as opportunity knocks. Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) is expected to miss this Sunday's game against the Buccaneers and is labeled week-to-week, so Bonnafon will add depth in the backfield. Mike Davis will handle the lead role while wide receiver Curtis Samuel rotates in, but Bonnafon should get some tread. The 24-year-old has shown impressive bursts this year, albeit in a small sample, with 12 carries for 69 yards and two receptions for 18 yards and a score.
NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers sign RB Reggie Bonnafon to active roster, place LB on IR Panthers running back Reggie Bonnafon was activated from the practice squad injured reserve list yesterday. Today, he was signed to the acti...
NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Returning to practice The Panthers restored Bonnafon (ankle) from the practice squad injured list Tuesday, Myles Simmons of the team's official site reports.
Impact Bonnafon has missed nearly a month due to a high ankle sprain, and he could have a role soon if he's truly healthy. Christian McCaffrey left late in Week 9 with a shoulder injury and may miss time, so Bonnafon is a depth option for Carolina's backfield behind Mike Davis and Curtis Samuel.
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with high ankle sprain Bonnafon, who is on the practice squad injured list, is tending to a high ankle sprain, Jonathan M. Alexander and Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact In the wake of Christian McCaffrey suffering a high ankle sprain Week 2, Bonnafon was elevated from the practice for both of the Panthers' past two games. In Week 4 in particular, Bonnafon produced in a reserve role behind Mike Davis, totaling 10 carries for 53 yards and two catches (on two targets) for 18 yards and one touchdown. That said, he may have lost his chance to contribute much, as he's likely well behind McCaffrey in his recovery from a similar injury. With a multi-week absence on tap, Bonnafon will yield secondary RB reps to Trenton Cannon and Curtis Samuel in the short term.
OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Goes to practice squad injured list The Panthers placed Bonnafon (ankle) on the practice squad injured list Tuesday, Myles Simmons of the team's official site reports.
Impact Bonnafon took full advantage of his 21 offensive snaps this past Sunday against the Cardinals, compiling 10 carries for 53 yards and two catches (on two targets) for 18 yards and one TD. He was unable to escape unscathed, though, as he sustained a high-ankle sprain. Now that he's on the practice squad injured list, Bonnafon must remain there for at least three weeks before the Panthers can consider adding him to the active roster again. As long as Christian McCaffrey (ankle) is sidelined, Carolina will lean on Mike Davis and, to a lesser extent, Trenton Cannon out of the backfield.
OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back to practice squad Bonnafon reverted back to Carolina's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.
Impact Bonnafon caught a touchdown in the team's Week 4 win over Arizona, but that wasn't enough to keep him on the active roster. This was the second time Bonnafon was reverted back to the practice squad, meaning if he is called up again he will have to remain on the active roster or the team will risk losing him.
OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in Sunday's win Bonnafon rushed 10 times for 53 yards and caught both of his targets for 18 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Cardinals.
Impact Bonnafon set a new career high in touches while playing just over a quarter of Carolina's offensive snaps. In his extended work, the second-year back produced some big gains, including a 22-yard rush and 15-yard reception. Of course, Bonnafon's touchdown also came through the air, as he strolled free for a three-yard grab off play action to end the second quarter. Based on his strong performance, Bonnafon may expect similar usage behind Mike Davis in Week 5 versus the Falcons, but after Davis topped 20 touches again Sunday, it's clear he's the Panthers' top option while Christian McCaffrey (ankle) remains sidelined.
OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Elevates from practice squad The Panthers elevated Bonnafon to the active roster Saturday, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact Bonnafon suited up in Week 3's win over the Chargers as Mike Davis' backup, but he logged just two offensive snaps and rushed twice for 16 yards. The Panthers' game plan seems to be to provide Davis a Christian McCaffrey workload, so Bonnafon's fantasy value is negligible for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
OCTOBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Reverts to practice squad Bonnafon was reverted back to Carolina's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.
Impact Bonnafon heads back to the practice squad after recording two carries and adding a tackle on a punt return while playing a total of two snaps on offense and nine on special teams in Sunday's win over the Chargers. There's a chance the Panthers use their second available call-up on the running back soon with Christian McCaffrey (ankle) projected to sit out a few more games.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Carries twice in win Bonnafon rushed twice for 16 yards in Sunday's 21-16 win over the Chargers.
Impact Bonnafon's two carries came on consecutive plays during the second quarter. In fact, despite his efficiency, those proved to be Bonnafon's only offensive snaps of the game. Even with superstar tailback Christian McCaffrey (ankle) out, the Panthers hardly used more than one running back, with starter Mike Davis playing over 75 percent of the snaps and totaling 21 touches. As long as that remains the case, Bonnafon's upside should remain restricted, but he at least put a good foot forward in Sunday's victory.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Reggie Bonnafon Fantasy Outlook Unclear Following Addition to Active Roster in Week 3 When the Carolina Panthers ruled out Christian McCaffrey for their week 3 game due to an ankle injury, they were in immediate need of some d...
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Moves to active roster Bonnafon was elevated to the Panthers' active roster Saturday, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact This shouldn't be much of a surprise. In the absence of Christian McCaffrey (ankle), Mike Davis figures to take the bulk of the workload, but it's entirely possible Bonnafon could factor in should the veteran struggle to move the needle. Bonnafon registered 173 total yards and a TD in an abbreviated stint as the lead back when McCaffrey was injured in 2019.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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May be promoted soon Bonnafon could be promoted to the active roster following news that Christian McCaffrey has a high-ankle sprain, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact While Mike Davis will likely be the main beneficiary of McCaffrey's 4-to-6 week absence, Bonnafon could contribute occasionally. The Panthers already have Trenton Cannon on the active roster, though, so expect Bonnafon to be the No. 3 in the backfield if he's indeed called up. Bonnafon produced 173 total yards and a TD on 22 touches in 2019.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers' McCaffrey out multiple weeks with ankle sprain
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Resurfaces on practice squad The Panthers signed Bonnafon to the practice squad Sunday, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact Bonnafon was cut by the Panthers on Saturday, but he'll stick with the team as an emergency option. He could see an opportunity to be activated if any of Christian McCaffrey, Mike Davis or Trenton Cannon are forced to miss time this season.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers cut RB Bonnafon to get down to 53-player limit
The Panthers waived running back Reggie Bonnafon as part of the roster moves to get down to 53 players on SaturdaySEPTEMBER 5, 2020
Time up in Carolina The Panthers waived Bonnafon on Saturday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact Bonnafon served as Christian McCaffery's backup in 2019, but Mike Davis beat him out for the job this season. The 24-year-old only handled 22 offensive touches in 2019, but he flashed competence both out of the backfield and as a receiver in those limited opportunities.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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