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Panthers elevate Cardinals draftee for TNF amid cornerback injury crisis

The Carolina Panthers are turning to veteran cornerback Marco Wilson as injuries leave their secondary dangerously thin ahead of Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers. ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler recently highlighted Carolina’s shortage, with only two healthy cornerbacks…

By Nitish Singh · Clutch Points

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 6:31 AM

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The Carolina Panthers elevated veteran cornerback Wilson from the practice squad ahead of Thursday Night Football.
Carolina had only two healthy cornerbacks on its active roster due to multiple injuries in the secondary.
Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson are on injured reserve, while Akayleb Evans is also sidelined.

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The Carolina Panthers have elevated cornerback Wilson from the practice squad ahead of their Thursday Night Football road matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Carolina has faced severe depth issues at the position, with starting cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on injured reserve, and backup Akayleb Evans sidelined with triceps and knee injuries.

Wilson brings 37 career starts of experience to a secondary currently left with only Will Lee III and Chau Smith-Wade as healthy active cornerbacks. Head coach Dave Canales highlighted Wilson's athleticism and outside capability, as Carolina also navigates the absences of pass rusher Jaelan Phillips and left guard Damien Lewis.

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Panthers elevate Cardinals draftee for TNF amid cornerback injury crisis

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