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The Panthers DST was not rosterable to begin with and only made matters worse by trading star pass rusher Brian Burns away this offseason and using what little premium capital they had in the draft and free agency on the offensive side of the ball. This will once again be one of the lowest-scoring DSTs in Fantasy and not worth rostering even in plus matchups.

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  • Panthers' D.J. Wonnum: Could go on PUP list

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    Wonnum (quadricep) could begin training camp on Carolina's PUP list, Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer reports. Wonnum agreed to a two-year deal with the Panthers earlier in the offseason, but he's still recovery from the left quad surgery that he underwent in December. Once healthy, Wonnum is expected to contribute as one of the Panthers' top edge rushers along with Jadeveon Clowney.
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  • Jalen Redmond: Minnesota bound

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    Redmond (undisclosed) has agreed to terms on a contract with the Vikings per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. Redmond was waived with an injury settlement by the Panthers prior to the kickoff of the 2023 season. With him signing to the Vikings' roster, it appears his health is back up to par going forward. The defensive tackle will now look to earn a spot in Minnesota's defensive trenches for the upcoming season.
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  • Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Ready for 2024

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    Thompson said Wednesday that he feels "amazing" after suffering a fractured ankle nine months ago, Joe Person of The Athletic reports. According to Person, Thompson said that he also underwent another surgery this offseason to address a groin issue that originated in 2020. The 30-year-old linebacker added that he expects to play five more seasons in the NFL and hopes to retire as a Panther, per David Newton of ESPN.com. Thompson seems to be in good health and spirits heading into 2024, when he should reclaim a large role as the team's defensive field general.
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  • Panthers' DJ Johnson: Avoids serious injury

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    Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that Johnson's knee injury isn't considered serious, Joe Person of The Athletic reports. Johnson was carted off the field during minicamp last week with what was initially thought to be a calf injury, but he's now being listed with a knee issue. The second-year linebacker out of Oregon appeared in 13 games and made 16 total tackles during his rookie campaign. He's expected to compete for a depth role on Carolina's defense once he's past his knee injury.
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  • Panthers' DJ Johnson: Avoids significant injury

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    Johnson (calf) will be sidelined for the remainder of minicamp this week, but he should be ready for training camp, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. Johnson left practice early Tuesday after suffering what was initially reported as a knee injury and had to be carted off the field. Fortunately for the second-year pro, it appears the injury is not serious, with the Panthers expecting him to be ready for training camp.
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  • Panthers' DJ Johnson: Injured during practice

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    Johnson (knee) was carted off the field during practice Tuesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports. Johnson wasn't heavily involved during his rookie campaign and now could be dealing with a significant setback in his attempt to make a bigger impact in 2024. However, the type and severity of the Oregon product's injury are still unknown until what will likely be further testing takes place.
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  • Panthers' D.J. Wonnum: Still not recovered

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    Wonnum has been dealing with some complications from his quadriceps surgery this offseason, Joe Person of The Athletic reports. Wonnum underwent surgery in December to repair a torn quadriceps suffered last season, but he appears to still be on the mend. It's unclear how long he may remain sidelined and if he'll be ready for the start of training camp.
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  • Panthers' Dicaprio Bootle: Taking part in OTAs

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    Bootle (knee) participated in offseason practice Wednesday, per a video shared by Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site. Bootle landed on injured reserve with a knee injury last November and didn't return for the remainder of the campaign. He began the year on the Panthers' practice squad but had started two straight games prior to getting hurt. Now that he's back to being healthy, Bootle will compete for a depth role in Carolina's secondary for the coming campaign.
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  • Panthers' Amare Barno: Making progress

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    Barno (knee) is has been participating at Carolina's OTAs in a limited fashion, Schuvier Calihan of SI.com reports. Barno saw an 11 percent increase in defense snaps through 15 games last season before suffering an ACL injury. He remains without a specific return day, but his limited work at OTAs, albeit capped, is promising at this point. The 25-year-old has primarily been a depth option on the edge through two years in the league and projects for a similar role in 2024 when his health is back up to par.
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  • Panthers' Claudin Cherelus: Participating in OTAs

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    Cherelus (knee) was on the field for OTAs on Monday, Joseph Person of The Athletic reports. Cherelus was placed on IR on Nov. 3 due to a knee injury, causing him to miss the Panthers' last 10 regular-season games. He played in six games for Carolina in 2023, and he did not record a tackle across 105 snaps on special teams.
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  • Panthers' Raequan Williams: Reverts to injured reserve

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    Williams (undisclosed) cleared waivers and reverted to injured reserve Monday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports. The defensive tackle's 2024 season is likely over unless he reaches an injury settlement with the team. Williams last appeared in an NFL game with Philadelphia in 2021.
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  • AJ Parker: Waived with non-football injury

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    The Panthers waived Parker with an undisclosed non-football injury Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. The details and severity of Parker's injury are unknown, other than the fact that it did not occur on the football field. The cornerback will now be available to be claimed off waivers should any other teams show interest.
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  • Raequan Williams: Gets waived/injured

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    Williams was waived/injured by the Panthers on Friday due to an undisclosed injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. No details have been released regarding more information on the severity of Williams' injury. He will presumably revert to Carolina's injured reserve assuming he clears waivers, which means his 2024 season will be done unless both parties can reach an injury settlement.
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  • Bills' Deion Jones: Bolsters Buffalo's defense

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    Jones signed a one-year deal with the Bills on Friday, Alec White & Maddy Glab of the team's official site reports. The 2016 second-rounder was an IDP factor throughout his six-year tenure with the Falcons, but over his last two campaigns, Jones' tackle totals have dipped. In 13 regular-season games with the Panthers in 2023, the 29-year-old recorded 35 tackles, including a sack, and an interception. With the Bills, the LSU product will bolster the team's linebacker depth in 2024, and a bounce-back campaign in production could be in order if Jones secures steady snaps in his new locale.
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  • Panthers' Michael Barrett: Carolina snatches in seventh round

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    The Panthers selected Barrett in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 240th overall. Barrett (5-foot-11, 232 pounds) was a two-year starter on a dominant Michigan defense, but he was more of a caretaker than a playmaker and rarely held any presence in the backfield (just 12.5 career tackles for loss in 35 starts). Barrett's 4.7-second 40-yard dash should be good enough for him to compete for special teams reps on the bottom of a roster, and if he can get his foot in the door then maybe Barrett will eventually pursue defensive snaps in Carolina in due time.
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  • Panthers' Jaycee Horn: Fifth-year option to be picked up

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    The Panthers have elected to pick up Horn's fifth-year contract option, Joe Person of The Athletic reports. Horn, who the Panthers took eighth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, is thus slated to remain under contract with the team through the 2025 campaign. Injuries have hampered the starting cornerback over his first three years as a pro, but when available, the 24-year old has made his mark in Carolina's secondary by racking up 85 tackles and four picks over the course of 22 regular-season outings.
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  • Panthers' Amare Barno: Still dealing with injury

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    Barno (knee) is not participating in voluntary workouts Tuesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports. Barno finished out the 2023 campaign on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury in Week 16 against the Packers. Although it's not clear what the injury was or how much longer it may affect him, it appears to still be a big enough issue that the Virginia Tech product is not taking part in drills. Luckily, for the Barno and the Panthers, training camp is still about three months away.
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  • Panthers' Shaq Thompson: Back on field

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    Thompson (lower leg) is participating during voluntary workouts Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports. Thompson fractured his fibula in Week 2 against the Saints, which sidelined the veteran linebacker for the remainder of the 2023 campaign. His ability to take part in drills Tuesday would suggest the 30-year-old has moved past the injury and is fully healthy as the Panthers begin preparations for the upcoming season.
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  • Panthers' D.J. Wonnum: Still sidelined

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    Wonnum (quadriceps) isn't participating in voluntary workouts Tuesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports. Wonnum is still on the mend after surgery to repair his quadriceps, which he injured during Week 16 of last season. The South Carolina product inked a deal with the Panthers in March, so although it seems the franchise is not worried about his injury, it's not clear yet when he'll be ready to participate in the team's offseason programs.
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  • Panthers' Derrick Brown: Lands massive contract extension

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    Brown has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Panthers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Per Schefter, Brown's four-year extension with Carolina is for $96 million and includes $63.165 million guaranteed. The 2020 first-rounder is coming off a 2023 regular season in which he racked up 103 tackles -- an NFL record for a defensive lineman -- to go along with 2.0 sacks and an interception in 17 games. By extending Brown, the Panthers retain a major piece in the middle of their defense for the next several years, a key move for a unit that no longer includes Brian Burns following his trade to the Giants in March.
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