Panthers Open Return Windows, Lose Cam Jackson for Year
Carolina opened 21-day practice windows for right tackle Taylor Moton, defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton, and running back Trevor Etienne on Tuesday. The Panthers also put defensive tackle Cam Jackson on injured reserve with a shoulder injury that will require season-ending surgery. Etienne is expected to play Sunday at Philadelphia, while Moton and Wharton are returning to practice.
Carolina opened 21-day practice windows Tuesday for Taylor Moton, Tershawn Wharton, and Trevor Etienne. Moton had been on reserve/NFI, Wharton on reserve/PUP, while Etienne began the season on IR with an ankle issue after the initial 53-man roster was set. Etienne is expected to suit up Sunday in Philadelphia.
Cam Jackson, a 2025 fifth-round pick, was moved to IR with a shoulder injury requiring season-ending surgery. He appeared in one game and recorded two tackles. Etienne, a rookie fourth-rounder last year, had 20 carries for 94 yards and handled 51 returns (31 kickoffs, 20 punts).
The returns of Moton, Wharton, and Etienne could strengthen Carolina's lineup and special teams, potentially improving the team's competitiveness for fans and altering opponents' preparation. Jackson's season-ending shoulder surgery may affect the defensive line rotation and his own development, while creating opportunities for other tackles. For supporters and the broader NFL audience, these roster shifts may shape weekly expectations, but their social impact is likely limited to sports communities and local engagement.