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Panthers add a pair from the practice squad for Bucs game

Jan 02, 2026 at 01:44 PM

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Darin Gantt

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CHARLOTTE — The Panthers added depth at cornerback and linebacker heading into the regular season finale.

The team activated cornerback David Long Jr. and linebacker Jacoby Windmon from the practice squad by standard elevation before taking off for Tampa on Friday.

Those moves are a reflection of Robert Rochell (concussion) and Claudin Cherelus (calf/ankle) being ruled out on the final injury report on Thursday.

Long is a seven-year veteran who played in three games for the Panthers in 2023. Windmon played in eight games here last year.

The team did not activate either guard Robert Hunt or wide receiver David Moore from injured reserve, so they've been downgraded to out on this week's injury report. They can still be activated next week if the Panthers advance to the playoffs.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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The Carolina Panthers practice on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

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