The Carolina Panthers just pulled the trigger on some serious roster moves this Saturday, signing three players and waiving three others. After workouts on Friday, they’re clearly trying to fine-tune their 90-man roster as the regular season looms.
Who’s In? Who’s Out?
Carolina officially brought in defensive tackle Kyon Barrs, defensive tackle Elijah Garcia, and cornerback DeCarlos Nicholson. It’s a diverse group, but here’s the kicker: Garcia is the only new arrival with any NFL regular season experience. He’s actually seen action in 17 games over the past four seasons, playing for the Broncos, Giants, and Falcons. During that run, Garcia put up 28 tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
The Specifics Behind the Shakeup
Barrs, another defensive tackle, has a past with both the Seahawks and the Cardinals. It’s always interesting to see a former Emerald City guy pop up in the league again, even if he’s with another team now. Nicholson, the new cornerback, briefly landed with the Browns after going undrafted earlier this April. To make space for these additions, the Panthers waived offensive tackle Derrell Bailey, linebacker Jared Bartlett, and cornerback Mike Reid.
These moves on July 25, 2026, show the Panthers are absolutely digging deep to nail down their roster. Every single spot counts, and they are not waiting around. This scramble to find the right pieces before the season kicks off is real.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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