Trevor Etienne - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Behind Brooks on depth chart? Etienne appears to be behind Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks on Carolina's depth chart, competing for a backup role while contributing on special teams, according to Mike Kaye of...

Impact A 2025 fourth-round pick, Etienne took just 23 touches on offense during his rookie season, getting far more work on special teams -- 20 punt returns for 163 yards, 31 kick returns for 733 yards. He was one of the least effective return specialists in the league, so he'll need to compete for the kick and punt return jobs this summer. Etienne hopes there's also a competition for the No. 2 RB role behind Hubbard, though fantasy ADPs and early beat-writer reports both peg Brooks as a strong favorite. Behind Hubbard, Brooks and Etienne, the Panthers have veteran journeyman AJ Dillon and UDFAs Anthony Tyus and Miles Davis.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathon Brooks: I'm focused on my journey Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks dishes on his relationship with Chuba Hubbard, Trevor Etienne's skill set, staying healthy to handle the workloa...

JUNE 2 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers may look to add more playmakers for QB Bryce Young in the NFL draft

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan has focused on finding playmakers for quarterback Bryce Young in recent drafts

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Jalen Coker emerges as needed reliable No. 2 wide receiver for Bryce Young in Carolina

The Carolina Panthers have found a promising wide receiver duo in Jalen Coker and Tetairoa McMillan

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Rams survive Panthers in wild-card thriller: Winners and losers Rams vs. Panthers winners include Matthew Stafford and the Panthers' punt-block unit, while losers include Trevor Etienne, Panthers run game...

JANUARY 11 • USATODAY.COM

Primary return man in rookie season Etienne rushed 20 times for 94 yards and caught all three of his targets for 13 yards across 17 regular-season games in 2025. Additionally, he recorded 733 kick-return yards and 16...

Impact The 2025 fourth-round pick from Georgia was buried behind Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard in the Panthers' backfield, so it's no surprise he didn't see much offensive work throughout his rookie campaign. However, Etienne established himself as Carolina's top return man, finishing the regular season with the 19th-most kick-return yards in the NFL. While Dowdle is set to hit unrestricted free agency, the Panthers will still have Hubbard and 2024 second-round pick Jonathan Brooks (knee) under contract next season, suggesting the backfield could remain crowded. As a result, Etienne will likely remain one of Carolina's top return specialists following the team's 2025 playoff run.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

No touches in Week 17 Etienne played three of the Panthers' 52 offensive snaps and tallied 91 kick-return yards during Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Etienne hasn't received a carry since the Panthers' Week 11 win over the Falcons, playing just nine offensive snaps over the team's last five games. The Georgia product has operated as Carolina's top return man this season, recording 733 punt-return yards and 160 kick-return yards across 16 appearances. Expect the rookie running back to contribute primarily on special teams while Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard handle the Panthers' backfield duties in the Week 18 matchup against the Buccaneers on Saturday.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to special teams Sunday Etienne received no offensive touches but tallied 33 punt-return yards during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact The 21-year-old has gone without an offensive touch in five of the Panthers' last seven games, suggesting he's firmly behind both Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard in the team's backfield. Etienne has now tallied 642 kick-return yards and 160 punt-return yards while appearing in all 15 of Carolina's contests this season. He's expected to remain the team's top return man in the Week 17 matchup against the Seahawks.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No offensive snaps in loss Etienne didn't play a single offensive snap but logged 25 kick-return yards and 16 punt-return yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Saints.

Impact The rookie running back from Georgia has now gone without an offensive snap in three of the Panthers' last five games. He's primarily contributed as Carolina's top return man this season, recording 642 kick-return yards and 127 punt-return yards across 14 appearances. Etienne is expected to remain a depth piece in the Panthers' backfield while continuing to contribute on special teams in the Week 16 matchup against the Buccaneers.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes impact vs. Rams Etienne caught his lone target for four yards in Sunday's 31-28 win over the Rams. He added four kick returns for 89 yards and one punt return for 15 yards.

Impact The rookie from Georgia received an offensive touch for the second time in the Panthers' last five games and recorded the second-most total return yards (104) of his career during Sunday's win. Etienne has now rushed 20 times for 94 yards and caught all three of his targets for 13 yards over Carolina's first 13 games. Additionally, he's tallied 617 kick-return yards and 111 punt-return yards. The 21-year-old will likely remain a minor portion of the Panthers' offensive game plan following the team's Week 14 bye.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tracy Smith on special teams focus against the Los Angeles Rams The Panthers' special teams coordinator also touched on Trevor Etienne's development in the return game and Bam Martin-Scott's coverage cont...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

No touches vs. San Francisco Etienne went without an offensive touch in Monday night's 20-9 loss to the 49ers.

Impact All of the Panthers' backfield work went to Rico Dowdle (10 touches for 74 yards) and Chuba Hubbard (seven touches for 43 yards), suggesting Etienne remains a minimal portion of the offensive game plan. Etienne, a 2025 fourth-round pick from Georgia, has now recorded 528 kick-return yards and 96 punt-return yards through Carolina's first 12 games. He's expected to remain the team's primary return man in the Week 13 matchup against the Rams.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets one carry in Week 11 Etienne played just four of the Panthers' 75 offensive snaps and rushed once for two yards in Sunday's 30-27 overtime win over the Falcons.

Impact The rookie from Georgia has now played just 10 offensive snaps across Carolina's last four games, affirming his position as the team's No. 3 running back behind Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard. Although Etienne has played a minor offensive role, he's contributed on special teams, recording 544 total return yards through the Panthers' first 11 contests. He's expected to remain Carolina's top return specialist in the Week 12 matchup against the 49ers.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Underwhelms vs. Packers Etienne played just two of the Panthers' 54 offensive snaps and logged 70 kick-return yards in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Packers.

Impact Etienne was not a part of the Panthers' offensive game plan in Week 9 and played behind Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard, tying his fewest offensive snaps in a game this season. However, the rookie running back still contributed on special teams, returning three kicks for 70 yards. Through his first nine NFL games, Etienne has logged 21 touches for 101 yards and 464 total return yards across 117 total snaps (68 on special teams, 49 on offense). He's likely to play another depth role in Carolina's backfield heading into the Week 10 matchup against the Saints.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four carries vs. Buffalo Etienne rushed four times for 16 yards during Sunday's 40-9 loss to the Bills.

Impact The rookie running back from Georgia was not involved in the Panthers' offense until late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss, receiving four consecutive carries. Etitenne also contributed on special teams, logging a career-high 100 kick-return yards and 13 punt-return yards on six opportunities. He's expected to continue playing a depth role in Carolina's backfield heading into the Week 9 matchup against the Packers.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor Etienne uses the entire width of the field for 15-yard punt return ending in a graceful hurdle Carolina Panthers running back Trevor Etienne hurdles a New York Jet for a 15-yard punt return.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • NFL.COM

Trevor Etienne opens the second half with a 45-yard kick return vs. Jets Carolina Panthers running back Trevor Etienne gets to midfield after a 45-yard kick return.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • NFL.COM

Canales non-committal on who'll start at RB vs. Jets; Dowdle, Hubbard taking it all in stride

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle isn’t worried about starting or getting the most carries against the New York Jets

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Efficient during win Etienne rushed three times for 17 yards during Sunday's 30-27 win over the Cowboys.

Impact The rookie running back from Georgia continued to work in a reserve role, as Rico Dowdle tallied 239 total yards and a touchdown on 34 touches in the Panthers' Week 6 win. Etienne has now rushed 15 times for 76 yards and caught both of his targets for nine yards over his first six games as a pro. He's expected to remain a depth option in Carolina's backfield while operating as the team's kick and punt returner in a Week 7 matchup against the Jets.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dowdle has 239 yards from scrimmage vs. former team as Panthers beat Cowboys on FG as time expires

Rico Dowdle went over 200 yards from scrimmage for the second straight week — this time against his former team — and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a 33-yard field goal as time exp...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Locker Room Sound | Chuba Hubbard on having a deep RB room Watch the Panthers running back express his desire to get back on the field and talk about playing with Rico Dowdle and Trevor Etienne.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

Five touches vs. Miami Etienne rushed four times for 22 yards and caught his only target for seven yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Dolphins.

Impact With Chuba Hubbard (calf) sidelined Sunday, the rookie running back from Georgia logged a career-high 12 offensive snaps. However, this increase in playing time didn't translate to production, as Etienne recorded just five touches. He was overshadowed by Rico Dowdle, who tallied 232 total yards on 26 touches while making his first start as a Panther. Even if Hubbard remains out in the Week 6 matchup against the Cowboys, Etienne is expected to continue playing a depth role in Carolina's backfield.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late-round rookies make key plays late in comeback win over the Dolphins From tight end Mitchell Evans' game-winning touchdown, to a drive-saving catch from Jimmy Horn Jr., to Trevor Etienne stepping up when neede...

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • PANTHERS.COM

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

Dolphins look to forge ahead without Tyreek Hill, beginning Sunday against the Panthers

The Miami Dolphins face a challenge as they prepare to play Carolina without star wide receiver Tyreek Hill

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

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