The Falcons released Saunders from their practice squad Wednesday, Tori McElhany of the team's official site reports.
Saunders was let go alongside Zay Malone to make room for Andre Smith and Keilahn Harris on Atlanta's practice squad. The 27-year-old will now look to try to catch on with another team.
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C.J. Saunders: Finds practice squad spot
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Saunders was picked up by the Falcons' practice squad Thursday, Scott Bair of the team's official site reports.
Saunders was waived by the Panthers on Saturday after failing to secure a depth spot in a crowded wide receiver room. He'll stay in the NFC South and look to make an impression in Atlanta.
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C.J. Saunders: Waived by Panthers
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Saunders was waived by the Panthers on Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.
Saunders was competing against a crowded wide receiver room in Carolina for the chance to make it on its final 53-man roster. He ultimately came up short, which means he will need to look for a new opportunity elsewhere unless the team offers him a spot on its practice squad. The 26-year-old has been with the Panthers' organization since signing with the team as an undrafted free agent in 2021.
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Panthers' C.J. Saunders: Signs new contract with Panthers
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Carolina signed Saunders to a reserve/future contract Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Saunders didn't appear in a single contest during the 2022 season, though he did play in two games with the Panthers back in 2021. The young wideout will now get a chance to continue his development with the team.
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C.J. Saunders: Joins Carolina's practice squad
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The Panthers signed Saunders to their practice squad Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Saunders was waived ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline but has returned to the team on a practice-squad deal. The undrafted wideout out of Ohio State dealt with a quadriceps strain for much of August but returned to action during the Panthers' preseason finale, operating mostly as a kick returner. He made his NFL debut last year with Carolina, catching both of his targets for 11 yards.
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C.J. Saunders: Let go by Carolina
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The Panthers waived Saunders on Tuesday.
Saunders dealt with a quadriceps strain for much of August but returned to action during the Panthers' preseason finale, operating mostly as a kick returner. The Ohio State wideout appeared in two games for Carolina last year, catching both of his targets for 11 yards.
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Panthers' C.J. Saunders: Out 3-4 weeks with quad strain
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Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday that Saunders has been diagnosed with a quadriceps strain and will be sidelined for three to four weeks, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Given the return timetable, Saunders likely won't be available for any of the Panthers' preseason contests, which will make it extremely difficult for him to land a spot on the initial 53-man roster. The former Ohio State wideout was elevated to the Panthers' active roster for Weeks 16 and 18 last year, catching both of his targets for 11 yards.
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Panthers' C.J. Saunders: Sticking with Panthers
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Saunders signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers on Monday.
Saunders was elevated from the practice squad to the active for for Weeks 16 and 18, and he caught both his targets for 11 yards. It was the first action of his NFL career for the 25-year-old, who was initially a cornerback at Ohio State before transitioning to wide receiver.
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C.J. Saunders: Returned to practice squad
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Saunders reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Saunders was elevated immediately prior to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers after Brandon Zylstra (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday. Saunders was on the field for five offensive snaps and did not record a statistic.
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Panthers' C.J. Saunders: Bumped up from practice squad
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Saunders was elevated to the active roster Sunday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Saunders will potentially get his first taste of NFL action against the Buccaneers after Brandon Zylstra was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday. The Ohio State product signed with the Panthers in the offseason as an undrafted free agent after missing 2019 with an injury and being denied a sixth season of collegiate eligibility in 2020.
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C.J. Saunders: Done in Carolina
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The Panthers waived Saunders on Tuesday, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Coach Matt Rhule praised Saunders during the preseason, but the undrafted rookie wasn't able to secure a spot on the regular-season roster. Per Getzenberg, he could be a candidate to return to Carolina via the practice squad if he clears waivers.
