Overview
- The Carolina Panthers officially placed wide receiver and special-teamer Dan Chisena on injured reserve and signed Casey Washington to the active roster.
- Casey Washington is a 2024 sixth-round pick out of Illinois who spent two seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and has appeared in 15 NFL games with seven catches for 108 yards.
- Panthers rookie Chris Brazzell II suffered a reported moderate lateral collateral ligament tear in practice and could be sidelined for up to eight weeks, creating urgent short-term depth needs.
- Washington is expected to help on special teams and provide immediate depth at receiver because he has limited on-field production but has showed situational upside.
- Coaches will evaluate Washington in training camp and preseason play for a role on game day while Brazzell’s recovery will determine whether further roster moves are needed.