Panthers open 21-day practice windows for three players, add two more to the practice squad

The Carolina Panthers began the next phase of their injured-reserve plan by opening 21-day practice windows for three players, a move the team described as coming the day after the NFL trade deadline.

According to the Panthers, cornerback Mike Jackson, running back Jonathon Brooks and wide receiver Xavier Legette will return to practice Wednesday as they work back from injured reserve. The team noted that practice-window activation does not guarantee game eligibility, since players must still be added to the active roster to appear in a matchup.

The Panthers also described their remaining injured-reserve activation capacity, saying they have eight annual activations available and have used two spots already on running back Trevor Etienne and linebacker Bam Martin-Scott. Carolina added that offensive lineman Brady Christensen’s practice window was opened last week.

Carolina said two activation spots remain, and also referenced cornerback Jaycee Horn as nearing a return. In addition, the Panthers reported they opened the practice windows Wednesday as part of their week-to-week roster management.

Beyond the returning group, the Panthers signed wide receiver David Moore and defensive tackle Cam Horsley to the practice squad. The team’s release said Moore has previously been elevated for a game after beginning the season on the practice squad, while Horsley was most recently on the Cardinals’ practice squad after an earlier stint with the Titans and an appearance in one game.