The Carolina Panthers activated three players for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles: right tackle Taylor Moton (lung, blood clot), defensive end Tershawn Wharton (neck), and running back Trevor Etienne (ankle). All three had missed significant time with injuries but were full participants in practice and listed as questionable before being cleared.
Moton will likely start at right tackle, replacing first-round pick Monroe Freeling, who suffered a knee injury. Wharton, signed to a three-year, $45 million deal, has played just nine games since joining Carolina in 2025, recording 36 tackles and two sacks. His return adds depth to a defensive line featuring Bobby Brown III, Lee Hunter, and Aaron Hall.
Etienne's activation strengthens the backfield following AJ Dillon's (ankle) season-ending injury. The 2025 fourth-rounder is expected to handle kick and punt returns while backing up Chuba Hubbard. The Panthers also elevated Anthony Tyus III and Robert Rochell from the practice squad, with ongoing monitoring of Monroe Freeling, Jaelan Phillips, and Damien Lewis.
Lincoln Financial Field hosts Sunday's matchup against the Eagles.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing