Panthers sign cornerback Caelen Carson to practice squad on Friday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
The Carolina Panthers signed cornerback Caelen Carson to their practice squad on Friday, following a series of injuries in their cornerback group. Carson, a Wake Forest product, was a fifth-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 2024. He has made eight starts and recorded 45 tackles in 17 career games. The Panthers have recently dealt with injuries to starters Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson, along with backup Akayleb Evans being placed on injured reserve and rookie Will Lee III sidelined by a hamstring injury after the team's 27-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
- •Panthers signed Caelen Carson to their practice squad on October 30, 2026.
- •Carson was a fifth-round pick by the Cowboys in 2024.
- •Panthers have faced injuries to Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson.
- •Akayleb Evans was placed on injured reserve due to injury.
- •Will Lee III suffered a hamstring injury during a recent game.
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers sign former Cowboys CB on Friday
"On a day headlined by a big-time subtraction, the Panthers announced an addition to their practice squad.
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