Carolina Panthers reveal initial 53-man roster for 2024 NFL season

Cuts have officially been made and the Carolina Panthers' roster is down to just 53 players. A few surprising moves were made, including the release of wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. and veteran tight end Jordan Matthews - each had strong showings in training camp and preseason play.

Below, you'll find the Carolina Panthers' initial 53-man roster, broken down by position.

Offense

QB: Bryce Young, Andy Dalton

RB: Chuba Hubbard, Miles Sanders, Raheem Blackshear

WR: Adam Thielen, Dionbtae Johnson, Jonathan Mingo, Xavier Legette, Ihmir Smith-Marsette, David Moore, Jalen Coker

TE: Tommy Tremble, Ja'Tavion Sanders, Ian Thomas

OL: Ikem Ekwonu, Damien Lewis, Austin Corbett, Robert Hunt, Taylor Moton, Brady Christensen, Chandler Zavala, Andrew Raym, Cade Mays, Yosh Nijman

Defense

DL: Derrick Brown, Shy Tuttle, A'Shawn Robinson, Nick Thurman, LaBryan Ray, Jaden Crumedy, Jayden Peevy

OLB: Jadeveon Clowney, DJ Johnson, K'Lavon Chaisson, Eku Leota

ILB: Shaq Thompson, Josey Jewell, Claudin Cherelus, Trevin Wallace

CB: Jaycee Horn, Michael Jackson, Troy Hill, D'Shawn Jamison, Chau Smith-Wade

S: Xavier Woods, Jordan Fuller, Nick Scott, Jammie Robinson, Demani Richardson

Special Teams

K Eddy Piñeiro, P Johnny Hekker, LS JJ Jansen

Several of the players who did not make the roster will be placed on waivers and if they go unclaimed, could end up back in Carolina on the practice squad.

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