Panthers sign 4 more players to fill out practice squad to start 2024 season

The Carolina Panthers get their ducks in a row, at least as far as the practice squad is concerned.

Tim Weaver | Aug 30, 2024

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The Carolina Panthers announced that they'd signed four more players to their practice squad on Thursday afternoon. That includes fan- favorite wide receier Jalen Coker, safety Demani Richardson, defensive tackle Jayden Peevy and offensive lineman Ja'Tyre Carter.

With those four joining the group that makes the practice squad full at 16 players. Here's the complete list:

QB Jack Plummer
RB Mike Boone
WR Jalen Coker
TE Feleipe Franks
TE Jordan Matthews
OL Ja’Tyre Carter
DT T.J Smith
DT Jaden Peevy
DL Walter Palmore
OLB Kenny Dyson
OLB Tarron Jackson
LB Thomas Incoom
ILB Chandler Wooten
CB Lonnie Johnson
S Demani Richardson
S Alex Cook

The Panthers will be taking this weekend off from practice. On Monday they'll return to the practice field and begin their normal routine for the regular season. Their first matchup is on Sunday, Sept. 8 on the road against the NFC South rival New Orleans Saints.