Panthers Roster Moves This Week Ahead of the Browns Game

Ahead of Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns, the Panthers have made a handful of roster moves this week. Here’s what’s happened so far.

The moves, in order

• September 22: Panthers release their Week 3 depth chart, unchanged from Week 2.
• September 23: Panthers sign Ihmir Smith-Marsette to the practice squad. Smith-Marsette previously played for both the Panthers and the Giants as a special-teamer.
• This week (second consecutive week): Safety Isaiah Simmons and linebacker Jeremiah Moon are elevated from the practice squad to the active roster.

Who are Simmons and Moon?

Isaiah Simmons appeared in five games for Carolina in 2025, recording two tackles. This marks the second straight week he’s been elevated from the practice squad, alongside linebacker Jeremiah Moon.

What this means for game-day availability

These are practice squad elevations, not permanent roster additions — a standard move teams use to add depth for a specific game without giving up a player’s practice squad eligibility long-term. Smith-Marsette’s signing adds special-teams depth to the practice squad itself, rather than the active roster.

📅 More moves are possible before Sunday — teams commonly make additional signings or elevations later in the week. It’s worth checking the Panthers’ official channels or NFLTradeRumors.co closer to game day for any further updates.

Sources / Learn more

• Carolina Panthers: Panthers release depth chart ahead of Week 3 of the 2026 season
• NFLTradeRumors.co: Panthers elevate S Isaiah Simmons, LB Jeremiah Moon for Week 2