TERSHAWN WHARTON NEWS

Past knee injury Wharton (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact A knee injury limited Wharton's participation in Thursday's practice, but his ability to practice fully puts him on track to play against the 49ers on Monday. The sixth-year pro has accumulated 29 tackles (nine solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one pass defense across seven regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Thursday Wharton (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact The defensive lineman played 86 percent of the defensive snaps last week against Atlanta, so the injury appears to be new. Wharton will have two more days to get on the practice field ahead of Monday's matchup with the 49ers. If he can't go, Bobby Brown might be next in line to replace him.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Posts seven stops vs. New Orleans Wharton tallied seven tackles (four solo) during Carolina's 17-7 loss to New Orleans on Sunday.

Impact Wharton has logged seven tackles for a second straight game, and he tied Tre'von Moehrig for the second most stops on the Panthers behind Derrick Brown (nine). Wharton is up to 28 tackles (nine solo), including 2.0 sacks, through six regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Best game of season in Week 9 win Wharton recorded seven tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Panthers' win over the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Wharton made just his fifth start of the season after missing time earlier in the year to injuries. Against Green Bay, Wharton logged season-highs in playing time (91 percent of the defensive snaps) and tackles, while recording his second sack of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Week 7 Wharton (toe) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Wharton missed the Panthers' last two games due to a toe injury, but he has been cleared to return for Week 7 after being limited in practice all week. His return will likely result in a reduction in snaps at defensive end for A'Shawn Robinson and LaBryan Ray.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Garrett Wilson sidelined against Panthers with knee injury, misses first NFL game

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is inactive for the game against the Carolina Panthers because of a knee injury

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Questionable for Sunday Wharton (toe) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets.

Impact The Missouri S&T product logged three consecutive limited sessions during the Panthers' week of practice, giving himself a chance to suit up Sunday. Wharton has played in just two games this season due to hamstring and toe injuries, recording nine total tackles, including 1.0 sacks. If he's active for the Week 7 contest, he will likely operate as one of the team's top interior pass rushers.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Wharton (toe) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Wharton has missed four of the Panthers' first six games of the regular season due to lower-body injuries. He's been sidelined for the last two due to a toe injury, but he would put himself in a good position to return for Sunday's game against the Jets if he were to practice in full over the next two days.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Missing more time Wharton (toe) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.

Impact The first-year Panther didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss his fourth game of the season due to hamstring and toe injuries. Wharton has found success when on the field, recording nine total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, across just 51 defensive snaps this year. LaBryan Ray is expected to continue serving as Carolina's top reserve defensive end until Wharton returns to full health.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week with DNP Wharton (toe) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Wharton was unable to play in the Panthers' Week 5 win over the Dolphins due to a toe injury. He's opened the week with another DNP, so he'll have two more opportunities to return to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's road game against the Cowboys.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 5 Wharton (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Wharton returned from a hamstring injury last Sunday against the Patriots and is now dealing with a toe issue that will cause him to miss his third game of the season. Jaden Crumedy should see elevated defensive snaps against Miami.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Now idle with toe injury Wharton (toe) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Wharton previously dealt with a hamstring issue that caused him to miss Weeks 2 and 3 before returning last Sunday against the Patriots. Wharton played 63 percent of the defensive snaps against New England and recorded five tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the 42-13 loss.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 4 Wharton (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Wharton wasn't able to practice fully at any point this week, but his hamstring issue wasn't deemed serious enough to keep him from suiting up Sunday. The defensive lineman -- who posted a career-high 6.5 sacks with the Chiefs in 2024 -- had missed the Panthers' previous two games with the injury.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Wharton (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.

Impact Wharton upgraded from a DNP on Wednesday to limited sessions Thursday and Friday, suggesting he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. Prior to sustaining a hamstring injury, the first-year Panther tallied four total tackles across 20 defensive snaps in the team's regular-season opener. If Wharton is unable to return in Week 4, Jaden Crumedy will likely serve as Carolina's top reserve defensive end.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited session Thursday Wharton (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact The 27-year-old hadn't practiced since sustaining a hamstring injury in Carolina's Week 1 loss to the Jaguars, but his limited participation Thursday suggests a return may be imminent. Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Wharton was expected to miss 2-4 weeks following his injury, making the Week 4 matchup against the Patriots a potential target return date. His participation in Friday's practice will likely provide the best indication of whether he'll be available Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Out again for Week 3 Wharton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Wharton logged a trio of DNPs this week and will miss his second straight game after he was injured in Carolina's Week 1 loss to the Jaguars. Wharton was initially give a recovery timeline of two-to-four weeks. Jaden Crumedy and Cam Jackson will see elevated reps on the defensive line.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Inactives: Left tackle Ikem Ekwonu back in the lineup The Panthers will be without veteran defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton this week, after he sustained a hamstring injury in the opener.

SEPTEMBER 14 • PANTHERS.COM

Missing two-to-four weeks Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Monday that Wharton (hamstring) is expected to miss two-to-four weeks, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Wharton, who signed a three-year, $54 million deal with the Panthers in March, played just 18 defensive snaps before sustaining a hamstring injury in the Week 1 loss to the Jaguars. The first-year Panther made a major impact while on the field, recording four total tackles. This is likely a substantial loss to a new-look Panthers defensive line that allowed a whopping 5.2 yards per carry in 2024 -- the worst mark in the NFL. Expect Jaden Crumedy to see increased work as a rotational defensive lineman while Wharton remains sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return due to hamstring issue Wharton has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Jaguars due to a hamstring injury, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Wharton initially left Sunday's game to be evaluated for a concussion, but it's a hamstring injury that will prevent him from returning. It's unclear whether he's passed his concussion evaluation, so his injury status will be worth monitoring heading into the Panthers' Week 2 clash against the Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 14. In Wharton's absence, Jaden Crumedy should see an uptick in rotational snaps at defensive end.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Sunday's game Wharton exited Sunday's game against the Jaguars and is being evaluated for a concussion, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Wharton may have taken a hit to the head during the Panthers' first defensive series of the first quarter. Jaden Crumedy would be slated to see an increased number of rotational snaps at defensive end behind A'Shawn Robinson and Derrick Brown if Wharton is not cleared to return.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Sunday's gaem Wharton (head) exited Sunday's game against the Jaguars and is being evaluated for a concussion, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Wharton may have taken a hit to the head during the Panthers' first defensive series of the first quarter. Jaden Crumedy would be slated to see an increased number of rotational snaps at defensive end behind A'Shawn Robinson and Derrick Brown if Wharton is not cleared to return.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers and Jaguars expect improvements from revamped defenses in season opener

The Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars expect to see defensive improvements in their season opener

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Several players switch jersey numbers prior to regular season Tershawn Wharton and Princely Umanmielen are changing it up, and rookies Cam Jackson and Ryan Fitzgerald also have new looks from the presea...

SEPTEMBER 3 • PANTHERS.COM

Jets fans are finding out what Chiefs already knew about Derrick Nnadi The Kansas City Chiefs could have splashed the cash to retain defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi after losing Tershawn Wharton to the Carolina P...

AUGUST 10 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

Tershawn Wharton addresses the media Watch the defensive tackle speak about his first training camp as a Panther.

JULY 24 • PANTHERS.COM