Panthers plan to sign Maema Njongmeta to practice squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:15 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Carolina Panthers are set to sign linebacker Maema Njongmeta to their practice squad. Njongmeta, who was recently waived to accommodate Torricelli Simpkins III, previously played for the team last season and appeared in 15 games, recording 10 combined tackles and a forced fumble. His only game this season saw him force a fumble on the opening kickoff of the second half against the Cleveland Browns.
- •Panthers planning to add Maema Njongmeta to practice squad
- •Njongmeta was waived to make room for Torricelli Simpkins III
- •He appeared in 15 games last season for the Panthers
- •Forced a fumble in only appearance this season against Browns
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers reportedly planning to bring back familiar face to practice squad
"According to ESPN, the Panthers are planning to sign a familiar face to their practice squad.
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