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Anthony Rizzuti

Panthers elevate practice squad member for Week 2 matchup vs. Chargers

The Carolina Panthers made just one call-up from the practice squad this weekend.

As announced on Saturday afternoon, the team has elevated tight end Feleipe Franks ahead of tomorrow’s home opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. This will be the 26-year-old’s second consecutive game in uniform to start the 2024 campaign.

His first, last Sunday’s season-opening loss to the New Orleans Saints, came as a member of the team’s 53-man roster. He recorded four snaps on offense and 17 on special teams, where he recovered a muffed punt towards the end of the 47-10 defeat.

Franks would then be waived by the Panthers the very next day. He’d return as a member of the practice squad on Wednesday.

With starter Tommy Tremble listed as questionable with injuries to his hamstring and back, Franks will provide some depth at the tight end position for Carolina. But that depth is likelier to be considered insurance, as head coach Dave Canales told reporters on Friday that he expects Tremble to make his season debut.

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