Man, talk about scrambling for answers! The Carolina Panthers are digging deep into their roster this Saturday, elevating running back Anthony “Tre” Tyus III and wide receiver David Moore from the practice squad. These aren’t just minor tweaks; these moves are happening for tomorrow’s game against the Cleveland Browns because the Panthers offense is banged up in Week 3, big time. Both Tyus III and Moore are getting their first call-ups this season.
The Backfield Shake-Up You Didn’t Expect
Tyus III, who hit the NFL as an undrafted free agent back in 2025, is now in his second season with the team. Dude is only 23, but he showed out in the preseason, leading the Panthers with 127 rushing yards on 31 attempts. Why’s he up? With both Jonathon Brooks and Trevor Etienne chilling on injured reserve, Tyus III is now critical depth behind Chuba Hubbard and veteran AJ Dillon. Talk about needing a spark! Carolina’s backfield needed bodies, and they got one in Tyus III.
WR Uncertainty & Defensive Losses Rock the Boat
It’s not just the backfield either. The wideout position is a mess for Sunday, with Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette both questionable. That’s a huge question mark hanging over the passing game! And the hits keep coming on defense. Inside linebacker Claudin Cherelus is headed to injured reserve because of a shoulder injury he picked up in last week’s win over the Atlanta Falcons. To fill that gap, Maema Njongmeta has been signed to the active roster. This team is patching holes everywhere they look.
So, with all these last-minute changes, how are the Panthers gonna look against the Browns tomorrow? They are rolling into Week 3 with some serious question marks, and every one of these guys called up or signed is gonna have to step up big if they want to get a win. This isn’t ideal, folks.
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
Leave a Reply