Panthers make practice squad, roster changes ahead of Week 11 game
The Panthers have just announced a series of roster/practice squad moves ahead of tomorrow’s game with the Lions.
Here is a quick review of the team’s Saturday transactions.
LB Chris Orr signed to active roster
First, Carolina’s undrafted rookie linebacker Chris Orr has been signed to the active roster. This will be his second straight game on the official 53. He played 20 special teams snaps against the Buccaneers Week 10. Orr posted 15 sacks and 21 tackles for a loss during his time at Wisconsin.
LB/S Sean Chandler waived
In a corresponding move, the team waived former Giants linebacker Sean Chandler, who was picked up after Juston Burris suffered his rib injury back in Week 6. Instead of starting Chandler, the team looked to rookie Sam Franklin to take Burris’ place in the lineup. Chandler wound up not playing a single snap for the Panthers.
DB Natrell Jamerson activated (COVID-19)
DB Natrell Jamerson has also been activated from the practice squad. He has a COVID-19 designation so he won’t count against the roster. He’s appeared in 18 live games since since the Saints picked him in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL draft, all on special teams.
K Taylor Bertolet re-signed to practice squad
Former Texas A&M kicker Taylor Bertolet has been on and off the practice squad these last few weeks. He serves as an emergency kicker option for the team in the event that Joey Slye either gets injured or tests positive for COVID-19 and can’t be cleared in time to play.
LB Daniel Bituli signed to practice squad
Bituli has also been hovering around the edges of the practice squad for a couple weeks. This is the first time he’s been signed, though. He played his college ball at Tennessee and provides depth at linebacker/special teams following veteran Adarius Taylor being placed on injured reserve.
In related news, the team waived former Eagles wide receiver Shelton Gibson from the practice squad on Friday.
