{
  "id": 17114321,
  "title": "Panthers announce handful of roster moves ahead of Week 8 matchup vs. Packers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/panthers-announce-handful-of-roster-moves-ahead-of-week-8-matchup-vs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T20:07:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/panthers-announce-handful-roster-moves-200752538.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Carolina Panthers have announced a series of roster changes just prior to their Week 8 game against the Green Bay Packers. Cornerback Akayleb Evans sustained triceps and knee injuries, precluding him from the upcoming match and subsequently placing him on injured reserve. In his stead, rookie cornerback Malcolm DeWalt IV has been signed to the 53-man roster, replacing Evans.\n\nTo bolster their defensive depth, the Panthers also promoted two practice squad members—offensive lineman Jake Curhan and cornerback Marco Wilson. Jake Curhan, a former Seattle Seahawk, spent the first three years of his career with the Seahawks, interspersed with stints in Chicago and Arizona. He made 13 appearances during the previous season, starting only one game against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 13. Meanwhile, Marco Wilson, a 2021 NFL draft pick by the Arizona Cardinals out of Florida, had a three-year tenure with the Cardinals, followed by brief stints in New England and Cincinnati. Wilson has amassed 64 career games, accruing 179 combined tackles, three interceptions, and 20 pass breakups. The announcement was made available via a statement on Panthers Wire.",
  "summary": "The Panthers made a few adjustments to their roster before tonight's kickoff in Green Bay.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cornerback Akayleb Evans injured, placed on injured reserve",
    "Rookie Malcolm DeWalt IV signed to replace Evans",
    "Practice squad members Jake Curhan and Marco Wilson promoted"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}