Wooten signed with the Panthers' active roster from their practice squad Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Wooten's move to the active roster comes as Shaq Thompson (Achilles) and Josey Jewell (hamstring) are suffering from injuries in Carolina's linebacker corps, with Thompson's being a season-ending one.
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Panthers' Chandler Wooten: Active for training camp
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Wooten (ankle) has been an active participant at Carolina's training camp, Anthony Rizzuti of Panthers Wire reports.
Wooten ended the 2023 season on injured reserve with an ankle injury, but he's now fully recovered and participating at training camp. The 25-year-old will compete with the likes of Trevin Wallace and Claudin Cherelus for an active roster spot at interior linebacker this season.
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Panthers' Chandler Wooten: Placed on IR
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The Panthers placed Wooten (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Wooten will need to miss a minimum of four games due to an ankle injury suffered Week 9, making his earliest possible return date Week 14 versus the Saints. In a corresponding move, Carolina promoted tight end Jordan Matthews from the practice squad.