Panthers claim Ryan Hayes off waivers after Moton injury

The Carolina Panthers have added offensive lineman Ryan Hayes off waivers from the Tennessee Titans, as announced on July 24, 2026. This move follows the news that offensive tackle Taylor Moton is sidelined due to a blood clot in his lung. Hayes, a seventh-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins, has spent time on various practice squads and made one appearance for Miami in 2024. The Panthers also waived wide receiver Kobe Prentice to make room for Hayes. Offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu is also recovering from his own injury suffered in last year’s playoffs, while Brady Christensen has recently re-signed with the team as he returns from an Achilles injury.

• 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers add offensive lineman off waivers after Moton sidelined