STEPHEN SULLIVAN NEWS

Placed on injured reserve The Panthers placed Sullivan (knee) on practice-squad injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Sullivan was injured in Sunday's loss to the Bucs and won't be eligible to play again until Week 18. Sullivan played eight offensive snaps and another nine on special teams against Tampa Bay, his lone regular-season appearance of 2024.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Lands back on practice squad Sullivan (knee) reverted to Carolina's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Sullivan got his first elevation of the season Sunday against Tampa Bay and played eight offensive snaps along with nine special-teams snaps. He didn't catch his only target and suffered a knee injury in the second half, causing him to miss the rest of the contest after initially being deemed doubtful to return. The injury could be an obstacle to Sullivan being elevated again Week 14, as could the potential return of the Panthers' top tight end, Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck).

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return Sunday Sullivan (knee) is doubtful to return to Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Sullivan went to the locker room after suffering a knee injury in the second half versus Tampa Bay and his day is likely done as a result. The tight end failed to reel in his only target of the game in the third quarter.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad Carolina elevated Sullivan from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Impact Sullivan was cut from the Panthers' practice squad Oct. 10, but he was signed back Oct. 29 and will be available to make his 2024 regular-season debut against the Buccaneers on Sunday. With Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) ruled out, Sullivan will serve as the Panthers' No. 3 tight end behind Tommy Tremble and Feleipe Franks.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Carolina The Panthers signed Sullivan to the practice squad Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Sullivan was cut from the Panthers' practice squad Oct. 10, but he is back with the team less than three weeks later. He has yet to be elevated to the active roster this season, though he could be for the Panthers' Week 9 contest against the Saints on Sunday if No. 4 tight end Feleipe Franks cannot clear the league's concussion protocols before that game.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Gets let go Sullivan was cut from the Panthers' practice squad Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Sullivan joined Carolina's practice squad Sept. 30 but never received an elevation to the active roster. The 27-year-old will now have to work to find another opportunity but could be a candidate to return if Ian Thomas (calf) and Tommy Tremble (concussion) cannot suit up in Week 6 against the Falcons.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Carolina Sullivan signed with the Panthers' practice squad Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Sullivan spent the previous three seasons with the team and was with them in training camp until he reached an injury settlement after injuring his quadriceps. Now healthy, the LSU product will provide some extra organizational depth at tight end for the Panthers.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Visits the Big Apple Sullivan (quadriceps) worked out for the Giants on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Sullivan received an injury settlement from the Panthers in early August, making him a free agent. Now healthy, the LSU product is working to find a new opportunity. With the Giants not receiving much production from their tight ends, they may be looking to beef up their depth there, considering they also worked out Teagan Quitoriano and Armani Rogers on Monday as well.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches injury settlement The Panthers released Sullivan (quadriceps) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Sullivan was set to miss all of 2024 after landing on Carolina's injured reserve Aug. 1, but the 27-year-old will now have the opportunity to catch on with another team once he's fully healthy. The 2020 seventh-round tight end out of LSU played in 11 regular-season games for the Panthers last season, posting 12 catches on 24 targets for 125 yards.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Sullivan (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sullivan will have his 2024 campaign come to an early end with his shift to IR sidelining him for the season. However, he could find another opportunity if he reaches an injury settlement with the team and can prove himself healthy. The LSU product appeared in 11 games for Carolina last season, recording 12 catches on 24 targets for 125 yards. In a corresponding move, the team signed fellow tight end Curtis Hodges.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers Place TE Stephen Sullivan on Injured Reserve Just hours before the Carolina Panthers take the field at Clemson for FanFest, the team placed tight end Stephen Sullivan on injured reserve...

AUGUST 1 • SI.COM

Inks one-year extension The Panthers signed Sullivan to a one-year extension Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Sullivan was placed on the Panthers' IR on Aug. 31 with a hip injury. He returned Oct. 4 and managed to play 11 games. Sullivan split his time between offense and special teams and finished the season with 12 catches on 24 targets for 125 yards. The 2020 seventh-round pick out of LSU will have a chance at making Carolina's 53-man roster for the 2024 season.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

No catches Sunday Sullivan didn't catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact Sullivan's goose egg came after a decent, three-catch outing in Week 16. Despite making the stat sheet in most games during the second half of the season, Sullivan's stock remains restricted heading into Sunday's finale versus the Buccaneers.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Sullivan shows flashes, on and off the field The tight end has adopted a unique training routine with a special set of glasses, which he credits with helping him develop as a receiver.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM

Makes one catch Sullivan caught his only target for 14 yards in Sunday's 9-7 win over the Falcons.

Impact Sullivan has become more of a factor lately, with all nine of his catches this season coming in the last eight weeks. Although he hasn't topped 28 yards in any contest, he's generally been good for an occasional catch, as was the case Sunday.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good for Week 14 Sullivan (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Sullivan was able to practice fully Friday, so it's not a surprise he's suiting up in New Orleans. The 27-year-old has three catches for 49 yards over the past three games with Hayden Hurst (concussion) sidelined, and Sullivan will likely have a similar offensive role Sunday with Hurst still unavailable. Ian Thomas and Tommy Tremble are also active, so Carolina will likely have a three-man rotation at tight end.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Sullivan's contested catch goes for 13-yard gain on fourth down Carolina Panthers tight end Stephen Sullivan makes a contested catch that goes for a 13-yard gain on fourth down and stands up after a chall...

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • NFL.COM

Must-See: Stephen Sullivan hauls in a 20-yard catch The Panthers tight end converts a big first down in the second quarter.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM

Misses Thursday's practice Sullivan (shoulder) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.

Impact After logging a full practice Wednesday, Sullivan surprisingly was a non-participant at Thursday's practice. The 26-year-old tight end missed the Panthers' Week 10 loss to the Bears with this shoulder issue, and after Thursday's DNP, he'll likely carry an injury designation into the weekend once again.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Non-participant Monday Sullivan (shoulder) was a non-participant at Monday's walk-through, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.

Impact Sullivan injured his shoulder in the Panthers' Week 9 loss to the Colts. His inability to participate at Monday's walk-through is not a good sign for his availability versus the Bears on a short week. However, more transparency on his status will come throughout the week.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks new deal with Carolina The Panthers re-signed Sullivan to a new contract Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Sullivan was set to enter the 2023 offseason as an exclusive-rights free agent. While the specifics of this new contract have not been divulged, the 26-year-old will now be back for at least one more season with the team. Sullivan accumulated two receptions (on six targets) for 46 yards and a touchdown while playing 121 of 297 snaps on offense over 14 games this season. He figures to reprise a role as the Panthers' No. 3 tight end behind Ian Thomas and Tommy Tremble in 2023.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to face Bucs Sullivan (ankle) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Sullivan was limited in Thursday's practice due to an ankle issue, but it looks like he's good to go for Sunday's divisional road game. The 26-year-old regularly handles a depth offensive role for the Panthers, one that has seen him record just two catches in 12 appearances this year.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited on Thursday's report Sullivan (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, per the team's official site.

Impact After practicing without limitations Wednesday, Sullivan saw his reps capped during Thursday's session due to an ankle issue, ultimately putting his Week 17 availability in jeopardy. He'll have one more shot to ramp back up to full speed Friday, but Tommy Tremble (hip) would presumably be in line for an expanded backup role behind Ian Thomas on Sunday against the Buccaneers should the 26-year-old miss any time.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Week 12 Sullivan (illness) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Sullivan missed Friday's practice with an illness to earn the questionable tag, but he's past the ailment and has been cleared to take the field Sunday. He has two catches for 46 yards in eight games this season and should continue to work behind Ian Thomas and Tommy Tremble at tight end.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable after Friday's DNP Sullivan (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Sullivan practiced without limitations Wednesday and Thursday before coming down with an illness and missing practice Friday. There seems to be a bug going around in Carolina's tight end room, as Ian Thomas is also questionable due to an illness, leaving Tommy Tremble as the team's only healthy tight end heading into the weekend.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE