CHARLOTTE — The Panthers added some reinforcements to their defense Saturday, just in time to help with the challenge of slowing down Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
The Panthers activated safety Jeremy Chinn to the 53-man roster, bringing one of their top playmakers back after a six-week absence.
Chinn had been designated to return from injured reserve last week, and has been involved in practice all week. He left the Week 4 loss to the Cardinals early, and admitted the hamstring strain was more serious than he initially realized.
The 24-year-old Chinn, their second-round pick in 2020, has been one of the team's most productive players. He is one of three players in Panthers franchise history with at least 100 tackles in each of his first two seasons (along with Luke Kuechly and Jon Beason), and led all rookies in tackles in 2020.
He had 20 tackles and a sack in the first three games this year. He fills the roster spot created earlier this week when cornerback Donte Jackson was placed on injured reserve. They also needed Chinn back on the field, since safety/nickel Myles Hartsfield (ankle) was downgraded to out on the injury report, and didn't make the trip.
Also Saturday, the Panthers signed Joel Iyiegbuniwe to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. The veteran linebacker is a solid special teams player, and has experience with special teams coach Chris Tabor from his time in Chicago.
To make room for him on the roster, they waived linebacker Arron Mosby.
The Panthers also promoted defensive tackle Phil Hoskins and cornerback T.J. Carrie from the practice squad (standard elevations).
Hoskins adds some depth to help fill in for the absence of starting defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis, who is out at least this week with a calf injury.
Carrie helps provide some cover for the loss of Jackson, who was lost for the season with a torn Achilles.
The 32-year-old Carrie has background with Panthers interim coach Steve Wilks and defensive coordinator Al Holcomb from their time together in Cleveland in 2019.
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Carolina Panthers week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 28, 2018.
Carolina Panthers play against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD.
FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2014, file photo, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith (89) pulls in a touchdown pass under pressure form Carolina Panthers cornerback Melvin White (23) during the first half of an NFL football game in Baltimore. Fate simply wasn't ready to give the New Orleans Saints a break from long-time nemesis Steve Smith. The former Carolina Panthers receiver not only left the NFC South Division, but went to another conference when he chose to join the Baltimore Ravens in free agency last offseason. The Ravens and Saints meet just once every four years, and one such meeting happens to be on Monday night, Nov. 24, 2014, when New Orleans (4-6) needs a victory to stem a two-game skid and maximize its chances to win its divisional race. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
A pass intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Demetrius Williams, center, is broken up by Carolina Panthers safety Mike Minter, left, and cornerback Richard Marshall, in the fourth quarter of a football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006, in Baltimore. The Panthers won 23-21. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Carolina Panthers play against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD.
Carolina Panthers week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 28, 2018.
Carolina Panthers play against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD.
Carolina Panthers play against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD.
Baltimore Ravens' Ray Lewis (52) walks the sidelines against the Carolina Panthers in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers running back Mike Goodson (33) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver David Gettis (12), right, celebrates his touchdown with Steve Smith (89) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers play against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD.
Carolina Panthers play against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD.
Carolina Panthers' Brian St. Pierre (6) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 28, 2018.
Carolina Panthers play against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD.
Carolina Panthers week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 28, 2018.
Carolina Panthers play against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD.
Carolina Panthers' Mike Goodson (33) is upended by Baltimore Ravens' Ray Lewis (52) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Baltimore Ravens' Joe Flacco (5) fumbles after being sacked by Carolina Panthers' Everette Brown (91) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 28, 2018.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith, right, holds onto the ball as he takes a hit from Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed in the first half of their football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006. Smith had eight catches for 189 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers 23-21 win. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Carolina Panthers' David Gettis (12) catches a touchdown pass as Baltimore Ravens' Josh Wilson (37) defends in the second half of the Ravens' 37-13 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Drew Carter, left, lands in the endzone for a touchdown as Baltimore Ravens corner back Samari Rolle, right, dives in vain in the first half of their football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006. (AP Photo/Chris Gardner)
Carolina Panthers week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 28, 2018.
Carolina Panthers corner back Chris Gamble reacts after recovering a fumble in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Carolina Panthers week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 28, 2018.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver David Gettis (12) runs for a touchdown as Baltimore Ravens' Josh Wilson (37) chases him during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair, center, is sacked by Carolina Panthers Chris Draft, left, and Michael Rucker, obscured, as Kris Jenkins moves in at right, in the first half of their football game in Baltimore, Sunday ,Oct. 15, 2006. McNair was knocked out of the game with a concussion on the play. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Carolina Panthers' Wesley Walls (85) celebrates his 20-yard touchdown catch as Baltimore Ravens' Anthony Mitchell (42) looks on in the first quarter at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 28, 2018.
Carolina Panthers week 8 game against the Baltimore Ravens at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 28, 2018.
