Panthers elevate Jeremiah Moon and Isaiah Simmons for Week 1 game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 8:14 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

The Carolina Panthers promoted outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon and safety Isaiah Simmons from the practice squad on Saturday. Both players are available for the team's regular-season opener against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Moon re-signed with the Panthers on Thursday after being released during the final roster cutdown two weeks ago. He appeared in one game for the club in 2025. Simmons, a former first-round pick, saw action in five games last season, primarily on special teams. He previously contributed a blocked punt during the team's wild-card playoff appearance against the Los Angeles Rams in January.
- •Jeremiah Moon and Isaiah Simmons move from the practice squad to the active roster.
- •Both defenders are available for Sunday's season opener against the Chicago Bears.
- •Moon re-signed with the Panthers on Thursday following his initial roster release.
- •Simmons recorded a notable blocked punt against the Los Angeles Rams in January.
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers elevate 2 defenders to roster for Week 1 matchup vs. Bears
"The Panthers have elevated a pair of defenders from their practice squad ahead of Sunday's regular-season opener against the Bears.
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