Panthers Roster Shifts After Rough Start | Carolina Panthers News

Carolina Panthers shake up their roster, promoting linebacker Tyrel Dodson from the practice squad to bolster defense after a brutal Week 1 loss — where they surrendered a franchise-record 59 points — while cutting receiver Jimmy Horn Jr., shifting punt and kick return duties to John Metchie III. Offensively, the QB shined with over 300 yards and multiple TDs, including a rushing score, and a rookie lineman showed promise despite an early rough patch. The team’s focus? Fixing the defense and bouncing back against the Falcons. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-release-depth-chart-ahead-of-week-2-of-the-2026-season More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fefe9ae584904d42 Report issues to [email protected].