CHARLOTTE — The Panthers brought back a key reserve and special teamer on Friday, and he can't wait to get back to work.
The team re-signed linebacker Claudin Cherelus on Friday.
When he came in, he met new teammate Devin Lloyd in the building, and was excited to be back after his own most successful season.
Cherelus, 27, played in 14 games with four starts last season.
He also started the wild card game against the Rams and tied for the team-high with nine tackles against the Rams.
Originally claimed off waivers from the Jets in 2023, he's appeared in 33 games with six starts, and has developed into trustworthy depth at linebacker.
See the former Jacksonville Jaguar in action.
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Jets 48-20. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) runs the ball 99 yards for a touchdown after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) watches the play develop during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) reacts after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andre Baccellia (82) runs toward Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Samantha Chow)
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) rushes during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Colts 36-19. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd talks with a teammate during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) rushes into the backfield during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) celebrates on the field during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) runs around the edge during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) runs to the ball during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Titans 41-7. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) enters the field to face the Buffalo Bills in an NFL wild card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bills defeated the Jaguars 27-24. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
