Panthers Elevate David Long Jr., Jacoby Windmon for Week 18 at Buccaneers

Carolina filled depth gaps caused by two outs, preserving flexibility for potential postseason activation.

Overview

Carolina used standard practice-squad elevations to add cornerback David Long Jr. and linebacker Jacoby Windmon to the game-day roster.
The moves follow final injury report rulings that Robert Rochell (concussion) and Claudin Cherelus (calf/ankle) are out for the regular-season finale.
Guard Robert Hunt and wide receiver David Moore were not activated from injured reserve and were downgraded to out for Week 18.
Hunt and Moore remain eligible for activation next week if the Panthers advance to the playoffs.
The transactions were finalized Friday before the team departed Charlotte for Tampa, reinforcing depth at cornerback and linebacker.