Panthers expected to cut veteran WR David Moore before roster deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

The Carolina Panthers must finalize their roster by August 30, trimming down from 90 players to 53. ESPN's Mike Kaye anticipates that David Moore, a favorite of head coach Dave Canales, will not make the team. Moore is among several wide receivers competing for a spot, with notable performances from Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker, and Xavier Legette solidifying their positions. With Chris Brazzell II undergoing season-ending surgery, the competition has intensified, placing Moore's future in doubt as the team also considers John Metchie III as a potential addition to the roster. The Panthers' decision will come just days before the regular season begins.
- •Carolina must finalize its roster by August 30
- •David Moore may be cut despite being a coach favorite
- •Top receivers include McMillan, Coker, and Legette
- •Metchie III is also in the mix after strong preseason
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Reporter predicts a coach favorite will be cut from Panthers' WR room
"With roster cuts coming up, ESPN's Mike Kaye projects an interesting outcome for the Panthers' WR room.
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