The Panthers finalize their initial 53-player roster for the season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Panthers reached their 53-man roster limit on August 30 by waiving 16 players and terminating the contracts of 10 vested veterans. Among the players waived were cornerbacks DeCarlos Nicholson, Cam Miller, Devonta Smith, and Corey Thornton, along with wide receivers Casey Washington and Ja'seem Reed. The team also released several veterans, including quarterback Kyle Trask, tight end James Mitchell, and safety Isaiah Simmons. Additionally, Trevor Etienne and Bam Martin-Scott were placed on injured reserve, while Taylor Moton, Ikem Ekwonu, and Tershawn Wharton were moved to reserve lists for health reasons. In a separate roster move, the team traded a 2028 sixth-round draft pick to the Chargers in exchange for defensive tackle TeRah Edwards. The Panthers are scheduled to establish their practice squad on Monday as they continue to refine their roster for the upcoming season.
- •The Panthers waived 16 players and released 10 vested veterans to reach the 53-man limit.
- •Trevor Etienne and Bam Martin-Scott were placed on injured reserve with designations to return.
- •Taylor Moton, Ikem Ekwonu, and Tershawn Wharton were placed on reserve lists due to health status.
- •The team traded a 2028 sixth-round pick to the Chargers for defensive tackle TeRah Edwards.
- •The team plans to establish its initial practice squad on Monday.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Grading the 2026 Detroit Lions initial 53-man roster
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — The Panthers initial 53 man roster is set
- 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers announce initial 53-man roster for 2026 season
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers set their initial 53-player roster
"The Panthers have officially gotten down to their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season.
"The Carolina Panthers have set their first 53 man roster which will definitely change.
"We graded each position group on the 2026 Detroit Lions’ initial 53-man roster:
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 1:00 PMGrading the 2026 Detroit Lions initial 53-man roster
We graded each position group on the 2026 Detroit Lions’ initial 53-man roster:
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 10:07 AMThe Panthers initial 53 man roster is set
The Carolina Panthers have set their first 53 man roster which will definitely change.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 11:52 PMPanthers announce initial 53-man roster for 2026 season
The Panthers have officially gotten down to their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 11:43 PMPanthers set their initial 53-player roster
The Panthers have set their initial 53-player roster.
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