Jordan Matthews promoted, Panthers reinforce receiver and corner depth going into Week 9
Carolina Panthers
On November 2, 2023, the Carolina Panthers announced they had promoted wide receiver Jordan Matthews to the active roster from the practice squad and waived wide receiver Rashard Higgins to make room for him.
Matthews was a first-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2014 and has since played for the Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, and Indianapolis Colts. He has 314 receptions for 3,854 yards and 25 touchdowns in his career.
Higgins was signed by the Panthers in September but has not appeared in a game this season. He has 137 receptions for 1,732 yards and 12 touchdowns in his career.
The Panthers also announced they had signed cornerback Jaylon Jones to the practice squad. Jones was a fourth-round pick by the Miami Dolphins in 2020 and has since played for the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos. He has 48 tackles and one interception in his career.
The Panthers are currently 3-5 and in third place in the NFC South. They will host the Atlanta Falcons on November 6, 2023.
Key Takeaways
- The Panthers promoted wide receiver Jordan Matthews to the active roster from the practice squad.
- The Panthers waived wide receiver Rashard Higgins to make room for Matthews.
- The Panthers signed cornerback Jaylon Jones to the practice squad.
Analysis
The Panthers' promotion of Matthews and signing of Jones are both depth moves. Matthews is a veteran receiver who can provide the Panthers with another option in the passing game. Jones is a young cornerback who can provide depth behind Donte Jackson and C.J. Henderson.
The Panthers are currently thin at both receiver and cornerback. They have lost wide receiver Robbie Anderson to a hamstring injury, and cornerback Jaycee Horn is on injured reserve with a foot injury. The additions of Matthews and Jones will help the Panthers fill these holes.
The Panthers are hoping that Matthews and Jones can contribute immediately. They are in a tough spot in the NFC South, and they need all the help they can get.
Conclusion
The Panthers made two roster moves on November 2, 2023. They promoted wide receiver Jordan Matthews to the active roster from the practice squad and signed cornerback Jaylon Jones to the practice squad. These moves were made to add depth to the Panthers' receiver and cornerback positions.
The Panthers are hoping that Matthews and Jones can contribute immediately. They are in a tough spot in the NFC South, and they need all the help they can get.
