Panthers' Aaron Hall expected to make initial 53-man roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:51 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Carolina Panthers defensive lineman Aaron Hall is reportedly set to make the team's initial 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season. Hall, an undrafted rookie from Duke University, impressed during offseason workouts and the preseason. He recorded three tackles, half a sack, and four pressures across four games. His performance follows a standout college career, where he earned third-team All-ACC honors in 2025 with 28 pressures, ranking among the top defensive linemen nationally. The Panthers have seen success with undrafted rookies before, as Hall aims to join the ranks of players like Jalen Coker and Corey Thornton, who made the roster in previous years.
- •Aaron Hall is a rookie defensive lineman from Duke University.
- •He has recorded three tackles and half a sack in preseason games.
- •Hall earned third-team All-ACC honors in 2025.
- •This marks a continued trend for the Panthers in selecting undrafted talent.
- •The initial roster announcement is key as the season approaches.
- 4:51 PMYahoo Sports — Undrafted rookie gem reportedly making Panthers' initial 53-man roster
"A standout rookie defender is reportedly making the Panthers' initial 53-man roster.
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