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Panthers’ roster moves in Week 10 provide much-needed boost to lead rush
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Panthers’ roster moves in Week 10 provide much-needed boost to lead rush

THE Carolina Panthers announced some roster moves ahead of tomorrow’s international game against the New York Giants in Munich, Germany.

The biggest news is that the team is finally adding outside linebacker DJ Wonnum to the lineup. Wonnum signed a two-year contract with Carolina this past offseason, but he started the year on the PUP list after suffering a torn quad, followed by a series of frightening complications after surgery, including infection and blood clots. Wonnum was activated from the PUP list after being listed as questionable on the team’s injury report.

Wonnum is the best rusher on the roster after Jadeveon Clowney, potentially giving Carolina a boost where it needs it most. The Panthers are tied for 31st in sacks this week with 10. Wonnum has eight sacks in two different seasons and 23 total in 62 games.

The Panthers also activated safety Jordan Fuller from injured reserve, where he has been since suffering a hamstring injury in Las Vegas’ Week 3 win over the Raiders. Fuller spent the previous four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams after being taken in the sixth round by Ohio State.

Carolina also gave two standard raises to practice squad players. Like last week, receiver Deven Thompkins and cornerback Caleb Farley are recalled to the active roster for tomorrow’s game. Fans should probably keep their expectations reasonable for these two. Last week, Thompkins had the team’s lowest PFF grade on offense, and Farley tied for last in defense.

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