Diontae Johnson wasn’t the only player that the Carolina Panthers maneuvered with today.
The league’s transaction report from Tuesday listed three moves for the team, including the release of safety Russ Yeast. The 25-year-old defensive back was signed from the practice squad to the active roster prior to Sunday’s outing against the Denver Broncos.
Yeast’s lone snap in the 28-14 loss came on special teams. He also played in seven snaps on special teams in the Week 4 defeat to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Along with Yeast’s departure, the Panthers also made a swap on their practice squad—releasing inside linebacker Shaquille Quarterman and signing tight end Stephen Sullivan.
Quarterman, like Yeast, played exclusively on special teams for Carolina—with a 17-snap appearance in Week 7’s loss to the Washington Commanders.
Sullivan, who has tallied multiple stints with the Panthers dating back to 2021, now returns. The 6-foot-5, 245-pound pass catcher has notched 14 receptions and 171 receiving yards over 28 games for the organization.
