The Panthers waived Harris on Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
The 29-year-old was picked up by the Panthers' ahead of a Week 2 loss to the Chargers to ensure pass-rushing depth with D.J. Wonnum sidelined to begin the year. Harris recorded 21 total tackles, including a team-leading 3.0 sacks, in nine games before being waived Monday. The Missouri product could be a sought-after name on the free-agent market for teams in need of edge rushers.
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Panthers' A'Shawn Robinson: Records eight stops in Week 12
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Robinson logged eight total tackles (five solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs.
Robinson's eight tackles Sunday were the most he's posted in a game since Week 1, tying Xavier Woods for the second-most tackles on the Panthers' defense. The veteran defensive lineman has been one of Carolina's most consistent players this season, having recorded four-or-more tackles in all but two games. Robinson has accumulated 53 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, through 10 appearances this season, and he's expected to continue wreaking havoc on opposing offenses as the Panthers host the Buccaneers in Week 13.
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Panthers' Xavier Woods: Fills stat sheet vs. Chiefs
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Woods recorded eight total tackles (seven solo), including one tackle for loss, and defended one pass in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs.
The veteran safety tied A'Shawn Robinson for the second-most tackles on the Panthers' defense in Sunday's loss, trailing Josey Jewell's nine-stop performance. Woods is on pace for his best season in Carolina, recording 77 total tackles and four passes defended, including two interceptions, through 11 appearances. Expect the 29-year-old to continue starting alongside Jordan Fuller in the Panthers' secondary, serving as one of the team's defensive leaders.
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Panthers' Josey Jewell: Leading tackler in loss
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Jewell recorded nine total tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs.
The Iowa product was one of five Panthers to bring down Patrick Mahomes while also leading the team in total tackles during Sunday's narrow loss. Jewell has really impressed since returning from injury in Week 8, recording 31 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and two passes defended, with one interception, across his last four games. Expect Jewell to continue making plays as the Panthers host the Buccaneers in Week 13.
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Panthers' Amare Barno: Still not on 53-man roster
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Barno (knee) was downgraded to out for Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.
The linebacker was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Monday, opening his 21-day practice window to practice with the team before either being added to the 53-man roster or staying on PUP for the rest of the season. Barno suffered an ACL injury late in the 2023 campaign and has been on the list since training camp started. The 2022 sixth-round pick played on 180 defensive snaps in 15 games last season, making 21 tackles (13 solo).
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Panthers' DJ Johnson: Inactive for Week 12
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Johnson (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Johnson was diagnosed with a concussion during the Panthers' Week 10 win over the Giants. He was able to practice all week -- including full sessions Wednesday and Friday -- but it appears the 2023 third-round pick was unable to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol in time for Sunday's game. Johnson's next opportunity to play will be Week 13 against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 1. Cam Gill, Charles Harris and Kenny Dyson will serve as the Panthers' rotational outside linebackers Sunday behind starters D.J. Wonnum and Jadeveon Clowney.
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Panthers' Jadeveon Clowney: Suiting up Sunday
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Clowney (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Chiefs, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Clowney didn't participate in practice Wednesday, but he progressed to a limited session Thursday and a full session Friday, setting him up to play Sunday. The veteran pass rusher has tallied 27 tackles (14 solo), including 1.0 sacks, through eight games on the campaign. Clowney will try to put pressure on Patrick Mahomes on Sunday along with D.J. Wonnum, who is also active after coming into the weekend with a questionable tag.
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Panthers' D.J. Wonnum: Good to go for Week 12
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Wonnum (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Darin Gantt of Carolina's official site reports.
Wonnum first appeared on the injury report when he logged a limited practice Thursday, but he was able to go through a full session Friday and will play Sunday. The fifth-year defender missed the first nine weeks of the campaign due to a quad injury, and the Panthers were on their bye in Week 11, so Sunday will mark Wonnum's second game of the campaign. In his first, which took place in Week 10 against the Giants, he tallied six tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and forced a fumble while playing 66 percent of Carolina's defensive snaps.
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Panthers' DJ Johnson: Questionable for Week 12
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Johnson (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Johnson was concussed in the Panthers' Week 10 win over the Giants and had the Week 11 bye to recover. He was able to sandwich full practices Wednesday and Friday around a limited session Thursday. Johnson has 29 tackles (10 solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one pass breakup on limited snaps as a sub-package linebacker this season.
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Panthers' D.J. Wonnum: Questionable for Week 12
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Wonnum (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Wonnum made his season debut in Week 10 after spending the first nine weeks of the season recovering from a quad issue. He was limited in practice Thursday but was able to practice in full Friday and should be on the right side of the questionable tag against Kansas City. In his Week 10 debut, Wonnum logged six tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a forced fumble versus the Giants.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Cleared to play Sunday
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Horn (calf) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chiefs and is expected to play, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Horn avoided a serious injury when he popped up on the injury report earlier in the week. Through 10 games, Horn has 44 tackles (33 solo) and 10 pass breakups, including one interception.
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Panthers' Xavier Woods: Cleared to face Kansas City
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Woods (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chiefs and is expected to play, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Woods was limited in practice earlier in the week but is good to go coming out of Carolina's bye. The veteran safety has started all 10 games and played 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps, logging 69 tackles (40 solo) and a pair of interceptions.
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Panthers' Jadeveon Clowney: Questionable for Week 12
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Clowney (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
After logging a DNP on Wednesday, Clowney was able to put in a limited session Thursday and a full practice Friday, paving the way for him to possibly suit up Sunday. The 31-year-old has just 1.0 sacks through eight games this season as a rotational edge defender.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Likely playing in Week 12
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Defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero told reporters Thursday that Horn (calf) is on schedule to play in Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Horn popped up on the Panthers' injury report Wednesday with a calf injury following the team's Week 11 bye. While his status for Sunday's game was initially in question, Evero's comments Thursday suggest that the fourth-year pro will play through the issue. Expect Horn to line up opposite Michael Jackson as part of the Panthers' top outside cornerback duo in Week 12.
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Panthers' Jammie Robinson: Returns to full health
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Robinson (knee) was absent from Wednesday's injury report.
Robinson hasn't played since Week 7 due to the injury but appears set to return to action Sunday against the Chiefs. The second-year pro's return could be a boost to the Panthers' special teams unit.
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Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Dealing with calf issue
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Horn was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a calf injury.
Despite the Panthers having a Week 11 bye, Horn appears to have picked up a calf injury since the team's Week 10 win over the Giants. His participation in practice Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can suit up for the Panthers' Week 12 matchup against the Chiefs.
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Panthers' Xavier Woods: Limited Wednesday
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Woods (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
The 29-year-old now appears to be dealing with a shoulder issue following the Panthers' Week 11 bye. Woods has appeared in all 10 of Carolina's games this season, recording 69 total tackles and three passes defended, including two interceptions. If he's unable to suit up when the Panthers host the Chiefs in Week 12, expect Lonnie Johnson to serve as Carolina's top free safety.
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Panthers' Amare Barno: Window opens
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Barno (knee) was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Monday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Barno suffered an ACL injury late last season and has been on the PUP list since training camp opened. He'll now have a 21-day window to practice with the team before he needs to be added to the 53-man roster or revert to IR for the rest of the campaign.
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Panthers' Caleb Farley: Gets chance with active roster
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Farley was signed to the Panthers' 53-man roster from their practice squad Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Farley was elevated from the practice squad for each of the last three games, the maximum amount allowed. During that time, the Virginia Tech product has played a part-time role in the secondary and on special teams, totaling five combined tackles. Barring injuries, he should maintain a similar role in the weeks ahead.
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Panthers' A'Shawn Robinson: Fills stat sheet vs. Giants
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Robinson logged seven total tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for loss, in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win over the Giants.
The veteran defensive end stripped Tyrone Tracy on the Giants' first offensive play of overtime, eventually leading to Carolina's game-winning 36-yard field goal. Robinson has really stepped up over the Panthers' last three contests, posting 18 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and forcing one fumble. His next opportunity to take the field will come in Week 12, when the Panthers host the Chiefs.
