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- #Panthers G Corey Bullock (quad) is working with OL after warming up with a trainer pre-practice. OLB Jaelan Phillips (hamstring) is off to the side, so is TE Darren Waller. G Torricelli Simpkins (knee) and DT Bobby Brown (hand) back to work, but don’t see CB Will Lee (hamstring).
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RT Taylor Moton, TE Darren Waller, LB Devin Lloyd and TE Tommy Tremble are in uniform but are riding cardio bikes off to the side. Looks like RB Chuba Hubbard may be joining them as individual drills begin.
RB AJ Dillon (ankle) and OT Monroe Freeling (knee) are working with teammates.
#Panthers
Why it's #2 Chuba Hubbard (top-150)
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Darren Waller: Questionable
Est. return: Oct 18
Why it's #3 Questionable
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The bootlegs have been working really well with for #Panthers TEs over the past three weeks, particularly with Tommy Tremble. I think he could have a pretty busy and productive outing tonight. Darren Waller could help fill the void, too. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Panthers WR Jalen Coker, listed as questionable for Sunday night’s game vs. the Lions due to a quad injury, is unlikely to play.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 4 Mike Kaye (X) The bootlegs have been working really well with for #Panthers TEs over the past three weeks, particularly with Tommy Tremble. I think he could have a pretty busy and productive outing tonight. Darren Waller could help fill the void, too. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Panthers WR Jalen Coker, listed as questionable for Sunday night’s game vs. the Lions due to a quad injury, is unlikely to play.
- Oct 4 RotoBaller NFL Lions vs. Panthers Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Sunday Night Football - Jared Goff, Bryce Young, Jahmyr Gibbs, Chuba Hubbard, Tetairoa McMillan, Sam LaPorta, Darren Waller, and more
- Oct 4 PFF News Emergency waiver-wire targets for NFL Week 4
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Week 3 projection adjustments:
BUF
DJ Moore (AC) is a pain-management thing ⬅️➡️
Keon Coleman is a game-time decision (GTD) 🔽
Skyler Bell is a SICKO league add 🔼
Dalton Kincaid 🔼 (small bump)
CAR
Jalen Coker should play ⬅️➡️
Xavier Legette GTD 🔽
Darren Waller small bump 🔼
CLE
Devin Lloyd, Claudin Cerelus, Nick Scott out for Panthers --> Harold Fannin Jr. 🔼
CHI
Tyson Bagent (DNP, DNP) vs Case Keenum - TBD
CIN
Andrei Iosivas IR. Small bump for Donte Meyers and Colbie Young.
Mike Gesicki small bump, but Steelers play decent amount of man - Gesicki better vs zone🔼
BAL
Malik Hooker, Cobie Durant, DeMarvion Overshown out for Cowboys + Zay Flowers (hamstring) is a GTD --> Mark Andrews 🔼🔼
Zay Flowers GTD 🔽
Rashod Bateman 🔼
DEN
Jonah Coleman OUT ❌
JK Dobbins not on injury report 🔼
RJ Harvey not on injury report 🔼
HOU
Nico Collins OUT ❌
Dalton Schultz 🔼🔼
Hard to pinpoint the WRs - no strong target earners
IND
Alec Pierce IR ❌
Josh Downs, Tyler Warren, Keenan Allen 🔼
LAR
Puka Nacua…
5 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Sep 26 Darin Gantt (Bluesky) JJ has his second Darin on Cart Talk, even though this one spells his name differently. Two touchdowns, and then appearing on the Return of Cart Talk. Big week for Darren Waller.
- Sep 26 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Pickup for Fantasy Football Week 3? Terrance Ferguson, Emmett Johnson, Rashod Bateman, Kaelon Black, Oronde Gadsden, Tank Bigsby, Darren Waller, Kayshon Boutte
- Sep 26 Mike Kaye (X) Another Waller lyric that is a good representation of his success in the red zone: “And they looking for a target, I’m the biggest one.” #Panthers TE’s end zone dominance under a microscope: · Quoting Mike Kaye: Darren Waller once penned, “Easy money, like Durant on the pull up.” Well, you could say the same thing about him in the red zone the past two years. During that span, the #Panthers TE (formerly with the Dolphins) has caught 8 of 9 targets for 8 TDs
- Sep 26 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 3? Travis Kelce, Isaiah Likely, Darren Waller, Mark Andrews, Pat Freiermuth, Hunter Henry, AJ Barner, Brock Bowers, Kenyon Sadiq
- Sep 26 Dwain McFarland (X) Week 3 projection adjustments: BUF DJ Moore (AC) is a pain-management thing ⬅️➡️ Keon Coleman is a game-time decision (GTD) 🔽 Skyler Bell is a SICKO league add 🔼 Dalton Kincaid 🔼 (small bump) CAR Jalen Coker should play ⬅️➡️ Xavier Legette GTD 🔽 Darren Waller small bump 🔼 CLE Devin Lloyd, Claudin Cerelus, Nick Scott out for Panthers --> Harold Fannin Jr. 🔼 CHI Tyson Bagent (DNP, DNP) vs Case Keenum - TBD CIN Andrei Iosivas IR. Small bump for Donte Meyers and Colbie Young. Mike Gesicki small bump, but Steelers play decent amount of man - Gesicki better vs zone🔼 BAL Malik Hooker, Cobie Durant, DeMarvion Overshown out for Cowboys + Zay Flowers (hamstring) is a GTD --> Mark Andrews 🔼🔼 Zay Flowers GTD 🔽 Rashod Bateman 🔼 DEN Jonah Coleman OUT ❌ JK Dobbins not on injury report 🔼 RJ Harvey not on injury report 🔼 HOU Nico Collins OUT ❌ Dalton Schultz 🔼🔼 Hard to pinpoint the WRs - no strong target earners IND Alec Pierce IR ❌ Josh Downs, Tyler Warren, Keenan Allen 🔼 LAR Puka Nacua…
- Sep 26 FantasyPros (YouTube) 5 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups Ahead of Week 3: Stashes To Add Now (2026)
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#Panthers injury report:
DNP: Pat Jones (back), Bobby Brown (back), Darren Waller (rest)
Limited: Jalen Coker (ankle)
Canales says that Coker is expected to play on Sunday.
4 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 16 Sheena Quick (X) #Panthers injury report: DNP: Pat Jones (back), Bobby Brown (back), Darren Waller (rest) Limited: Jalen Coker (ankle) Canales says that Coker is expected to play on Sunday.+1
- Sep 16 Panthers Team Site Week 2 Wednesday Injury Report: Darren Waller gets a rest day
- Sep 16 Mike Kaye (Bluesky) #Panthers TE Darren Waller is in gym clothes on the way to practice.+1
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The #Panthers have updated Pat Jones’ status from yesterday. He is now being listed limited on back to back days. He was originally listed as DNP on Wednesday.
Bobby Brown (back) was DNP again. Jalen Coker (ankle) was limited again.
Darren Waller was full.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 17 Mike Kaye (X) The #Panthers have updated Pat Jones’ status from yesterday. He is now being listed limited on back to back days. He was originally listed as DNP on Wednesday. Bobby Brown (back) was DNP again. Jalen Coker (ankle) was limited again. Darren Waller was full.
- Sep 17 Mike Kaye (X) Same setup as yesterday: Jalen Coker (ankle) and Pat Jones (back) with trainer. Derrick Brown is there as well. Derrick was full yesterday. Coker was limited, while Jones DNP. Darren Waller is in uniform after his vet day yesterday. #Panthers
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Week 1 Inactives vs. Chicago: Ja'Tavion Sanders out for Bears game
The Panthers kept four tight ends active for the game including Darren Waller. Here's a look at the full list of inactives for the regular season opener against the Bears on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 13 Darin Gantt (Bluesky) Welcome to Carolina, Darren Waller. Would-be touchdown taken off the board by offensive pass interference penalty.
- Sep 13 Panthers Team Site Week 1 Inactives vs. Chicago: Ja'Tavion Sanders out for Bears game
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Jonathon Brooks, Darren Waller seen working on the side during practice Tuesday, via Joe Person.
7 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Sep 1 Sheena Quick (X) Canales: Jonathon Brooks just had some soreness and Darren Waller continues to "ramp up" to full strength. #Panthers
- Sep 1 Darin Gantt (Bluesky) Canales described Jonathon Brooks and Darren Waller working on the side as "normal maintenance," and said Brooks had "some soreness" but didn't get into particulars on anything injury related.
- Sep 1 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Jonathon Brooks, Darren Waller seen working on the side during practice Tuesday, via Joe Person.
- Sep 1 Sheena Quick (X) Darren Waller’s number has been updated to #88 on the roster. He’s on the bike today. #Panthers
- Sep 1 Mike Kaye (X) Darren Waller will wear No. 88 now.
- Sep 1 Mike Kaye (X) Darren Waller is working with a trainer to the side. #Panthers
- Sep 1 Panthers Team Site Several players switching jersey numbers after training camp
- Sep 1 Darin Gantt (Bluesky) Panthers GM Dan Morgan on keeping five TEs, says Darren Waller has a "unique skill set" that coach Dave Canales is excited about using.
- Rarely does an image exist that so clarifies your fantasy value as "being behind recently signed Darren Waller on a five-person tight end depth chart."
- Reminder: · Quoting Mike Kaye: Vested veterans (not subject to waivers) on the #Panthers roster bubble who can give the cut process some flexibility if needed: - TE Darren Waller - WR David Moore - G/T Jake Curhan - OT Stone Forsythe - RB AJ Dillon - CB Robert Rochell - CB Akayleb Evans - S Isaiah Simmons - OLB Cam Gill (Since there’s confusion: They’d become free agents immediately after release and can sign anywhere, including a p-squad.)
- Vested veterans (not subject to waivers) on the #Panthers roster bubble who can give the cut process some flexibility if needed: - TE Darren Waller - WR David Moore - G/T Jake Curhan - OT Stone Forsythe - RB AJ Dillon - CB Robert Rochell - CB Akayleb Evans - S Isaiah Simmons - OLB Cam Gill (Since there’s confusion: They’d become free agents immediately after release and can sign anywhere, including a p-squad.)
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Panthers add Darren Waller, make corresponding roster moves
Waller joins the Panthers after 10-plus years in the league, bringing veteran experience to the tight end position.
2 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Aug 17 Panthers Team Site It was a long summer for Darren Waller, but call from the Panthers was worth the wait
- Aug 17 Panthers Team Site 5 things to know about Darren Waller
- Aug 17 Panthers Team Site Panthers add Darren Waller, make corresponding roster moves
Game Plays 2 in-game updates such as touchdowns, sacks and drives
- Bucs' one real lapse on defense was Darren Waller's 50-yard touchdown -- Bucs were in 4-3 look with three inside linebackers. SirVocea Dennis only played seven snaps, but couldn't stay with Waller and gave up the score.
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Btw, this play worked because Darren Waller came on the field and predictably forced two defenders to bunch which gave Hubbard the easy underneath lane. Really smart play, knowing personnel. · Quoting Mike Kaye: Tremendous call on 4th and goal by Brad Idzik. Chuba Hubbard has three touchdowns in five quarters. #Panthers
8 more updatesfrom 6 sources
- Sep 20 Darin Gantt (Bluesky) Come for his description of a two-touchdown day. Stay for his go-to Waffle House order. · Quoting Kassidy Hill: Darren Waller shines in his homecoming, with a full-circle, two-touchdown day for the Panthers
- Sep 20 Panthers Team Site Darren Waller shines in his homecoming, with a full-circle, two-touchdown day for the Panthers
- Sep 20 Sheena Quick (X) Dave Canales on Darren Waller as a red zone threat #Panthers
- Sep 20 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Panthers] Darren Waller has his 2nd touchdown of the day!
- Sep 20 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Darren Waller's first TD as a Panther!
- Sep 20 Mike Kaye (X) Brad Idzik isolated Darren Waller to the right of the formation with Legette, Coker and McMillan trips left. Waller touchdown. 20-3 with 20 secs left in first half.
- Sep 20 The Falcoholic (Bluesky) Panthers had a long way to go and the Falcons let them do it. 55 yarder to Xavier Legette and then Young finds Darren Waller for a touchdown to make it 20-3 This one's over, though Atlanta can at least try to make it interesting
- Sep 20 Darin Gantt (Bluesky) Bryce to Darren Waller in the front corner of the end zone for the touchdown. Panthers up 20-3 with 20 seconds in the half.
- Sep 20 Mike Kaye (X) Btw, this play worked because Darren Waller came on the field and predictably forced two defenders to bunch which gave Hubbard the easy underneath lane. Really smart play, knowing personnel. · Quoting Mike Kaye: Tremendous call on 4th and goal by Brad Idzik. Chuba Hubbard has three touchdowns in five quarters. #Panthers
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Panthers TE snap count after 1 drive
Tommy Tremble 4
Darren Waller 2
Mitchell Evans 1
Out of 5 plays
2 more updatesfrom 1 source
- 5d Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Panthers halftime TE snap count Tommy Tremble 21 Darren Waller 21 Mitchell Evans 11 Out of 34 plays+2
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 8? Tucker Kraft, Darren Waller, Cade Otton, Darnell Washington, Mark Andrews, Colby Parkinson, Jake Ferguson, Eli Raridon, Evan Engram
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Absolute strike from Bryce Young to Darren Waller for a 50-yard TD.
4 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Oct 25 Mike Kaye (X) So recapping first half: - Opening drive rushing TD for Bucs - Muffed punt leads to an extra RZ possession for a FG - Sack-fumble of Young leads to a DEF score for TB - Young throws a TD on a ball that travels 31 air yards for longest TD of Darren Waller's career ... but extra point blocked for a two-point conversion for TB - Another Bucky Irving TD. - Young throws a pick after Jalen Coker slips on a route. - Bucs set up at the CAR 24 coming out of the two-minute warning. - Wide open TD toss from Mayfield to Tez Johnson. 32-6. There's a whole nother half buckaroos.
- Oct 25 NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Happy National Tight Ends Day to Darren Waller+1
- Oct 25 Patrick Daugherty (Bluesky) Panthers finally make a good play (50-yard Darren Waller touchdown) but get extra point blocked and Bucs return it for two lmaoooooo
- Oct 25 Mike Kaye (X) Absolute strike from Bryce Young to Darren Waller for a 50-yard TD.
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 7? Michael Mayer, Dallas Goedert, Isaiah Likely, Sam LaPorta, Darnell Washington, Kenyon Sadiq, Darren Waller, George Kittle, Jake Ferguson
- Darren Waller practices in full Thursday
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 6? Pat Freiermuth, Brenton Strange, Tyler Higbee, Juwan Johnson, Dalton Kincaid, Darren Waller, Colston Loveland, Dalton Schultz
- No designation for Darren Waller
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 6? Pat Freiermuth, Brenton Strange, Juwan Johnson, Dalton Kincaid, Tucker Kraft, Darren Waller, Dalton Schultz, Tyler Warren, Cade Otton
- Who Should I Drop for Fantasy Football Week 5? Dontayvion Wicks, Kyler Murray, Jauan Jennings, Marvin Harrison Jr., Jaylen Wright, Kaelon Black, Darren Waller, Joe Mixon, Kyle Pitts Sr.
- Fantasy Football Rankings - Tight Ends (TE) Week 5 Early Updates
- Who Should I Drop for Fantasy Football Week 5? Kenyon Sadiq, Dontayvion Wicks, Darren Waller, Jadarian Price, Marcus Mariota, Kyler Murray, Justin Herbert, Jaylen Wright, Jauan Jennings
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Panthers vs. Lions picks, prediction, player props: Expert's NFL Week 4 best bets for Sunday Night Football
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 4 Sheena Quick (X) 4th down, Young throws another dot - this time to Darren Waller and Carolina keeps the drive alive.
- Oct 4 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Panthers vs. Lions picks, prediction, player props: Expert's NFL Week 4 best bets for Sunday Night Football
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 4? Jalen Coker, Jameson Williams, Darren Waller, Chuba Hubbard, Tetairoa McMillan, Sam LaPorta, Brycen Tremayne, AJ Dillon
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 4? Darren Waller, Isaiah Likely, Dalton Kincaid, Colston Loveland, Travis Kelce, Sam LaPorta, George Kittle, Tyler Warren, Will Dissly
- 3 Players to START or SIT in Week 4 of Fantasy Football! #shorts
- Darren Waller does not practice Wednesday
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 4? Juwan Johnson, Dalton Schultz, Dalton Kincaid, Darren Waller, Tucker Kraft, Colston Loveland, Travis Kelce, Sam LaPorta, Tyler Higbee
- Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 4 (2026): Fantasy Football Pickups for Keenan Allen, Tyler Higbee, Ollie Gordon, Jaylen Wright, Braelon Allen, Darren Waller, more
- Giants remaining draft picks for 2027: First Round Second Round Third Round Sixth Round Sixth Round (via Jax for Daniel Faalele) *Fourth used for Malachi Fields * Fifth used for J.J. McCarthy * Seventh was included in Darren Waller trade to Miami
- Tight Ends Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 4 TE Options Include Kenyon Sadiq, Darren Waller, Brenton Strange, Terrance Ferguson, more
- These comments from Darren Waller are a big credit to Browns DC Mike Rutenberg. · Quoting Carolina Blitz: After their week three loss to the Browns, Panthers tight end Darren Waller discusses what Cleveland did to limit Tetairoa McMillan and the passing game.
- After their week three loss to the Browns, Panthers tight end Darren Waller discusses what Cleveland did to limit Tetairoa McMillan and the passing game.
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Darren Waller: Continues producing in loss
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 27 Darin Gantt (Bluesky) While you wait for the 1130-ish JJ Jansen britches update, why not enjoy a fresh episode of Cart Talk with Darren Waller.
- Sep 27 RotoWire NFL News Darren Waller: Continues producing in loss
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Darren Waller once penned, “Easy money, like Durant on the pull up.”
Well, you could say the same thing about him in the red zone the past two years.
During that span, the #Panthers TE (formerly with the Dolphins) has caught 8 of 9 targets for 8 TDs
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 25 PFF News Fantasy football: 3 players relying on touchdowns early in 2026
- Sep 25 Mike Kaye (Bluesky) Darren Waller once penned, “Easy money, like Durant on the pull up.” Well, you could say the same thing about him in the red zone the past two years. During that span, the #Panthers TE (formerly with the Dolphins) has caught 8 of 9 targets for 8 TDs+1
- #Panthers TE Darren Waller has been nearly automatic when targeted in the red zone since coming out of retirement last year. And his chemistry with QB Bryce Young has become evident early on in Carolina. A look at Waller’s red zone reliability
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LB Devin Lloyd, your reigning NFC defensive player of the week, not in uniform for practice Wednesday. Neither is Darren Waller (he had rest day last week) or Claudin Cherelus.
Dave Canales will update after practice
3 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 23 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 3? Dalton Schultz, Juwan Johnson, Darren Waller, Travis Kelce, Oronde Gadsden, Dalton Kincaid, Jake Ferguson, Harold Fannin, Mark Andrews
- Sep 23 Mike Kaye (X) We will see how they are all designated but would guess the bulk are vet maintenance day. · Quoting Mike Kaye: Pat Jones, Jaelan Phillips, Devin Lloyd, Jalen Coker, Derrick Brown and Darren Waller among the group working with a trainer before practice. #Panthers
- Sep 23 Mike Kaye (X) Pat Jones, Jaelan Phillips, Devin Lloyd, Jalen Coker, Derrick Brown and Darren Waller among the group working with a trainer before practice. #Panthers
- Sep 23 Darin Gantt (Bluesky) LB Devin Lloyd, your reigning NFC defensive player of the week, not in uniform for practice Wednesday. Neither is Darren Waller (he had rest day last week) or Claudin Cherelus. Dave Canales will update after practice
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Falcons LB Divine Diablo, after the game, on the #Panthers' first TD against Atlanta: “I think it was a good pick route. I'm not exactly sure what happened. I’ve got to watch the film. But I think it was a good pick route. It got to the flat.” · Quoting Mike Kaye: Btw, this play worked because Darren Waller came on the field and predictably forced two defenders to bunch which gave Hubbard the easy underneath lane. Really smart play, knowing personnel.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 22 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Pickup for Fantasy Football Week 3? Devaughn Vele, Khalil Shakir, Alvin Kamara, Dontayvion Wicks, Brenton Strange, Keenan Allen, Braelon Allen, Darren Waller, Oronde Gadsden
- Sep 22 Mike Kaye (X) Falcons LB Divine Diablo, after the game, on the #Panthers' first TD against Atlanta: “I think it was a good pick route. I'm not exactly sure what happened. I’ve got to watch the film. But I think it was a good pick route. It got to the flat.” · Quoting Mike Kaye: Btw, this play worked because Darren Waller came on the field and predictably forced two defenders to bunch which gave Hubbard the easy underneath lane. Really smart play, knowing personnel.
- Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Dalton Schultz, Darren Waller, Oronde Gadsden
- Tight Ends Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 3 TE Options Include Dalton Schultz, Oronde Gadsden, Darren Waller, Pat Freiermuth
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 2? Colston Loveland, Kenyon Sadiq, Evan Engram, David Njoku, AJ Barner, Cade Otton, Cole Kmet, Darren Waller, Brock Bowers, Colby Parkinson
- Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? TJ Hockenson, Colston Loveland, Pat Freiermuth, Trey McBride, Darren Waller, Kenyon Sadiq, Gunnar Helm, David Njoku, Oronde Gadsden
- I asked Darren Waller, who’s no stranger to the studio, which of his songs would describe where he is mentally at this point in his career. #Panthers
- Darren Waller changed his offseason approach. Now he's hoping it helps change the Panthers
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Darren Waller practiced on Monday
4 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Sep 7 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Darren Waller practiced on Monday
- Sep 7 Mike Kaye (Bluesky) Darren Waller looks “big and fast” and the playbook stuff has been “smooth” heading into Week 1, per #Panthers head coach Dave Canales.+1
- Sep 7 Mike Kaye (Bluesky) #Panthers TE Darren Waller walked into practice with a helmet and uniform.+1
- Four takeaways from Wednesday, including AJ Dillon finding his role, and more
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Darren Waller is in his No. 88 uniform for the first time and is practicing. #Panthers
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 2 Sheena Quick (X) First look at Darren Waller in #88
- Sep 2 Mike Kaye (X) Darren Waller is in his No. 88 uniform for the first time and is practicing. #Panthers
- Training Camp Observations: Hottest day yet prepares Panthers for Jacksonville
- Reports: Panthers to sign tight end Darren Waller