The middle of the Carolina Panthers defense officially got a lot thinner on Tuesday.
As announced by the team this afternoon, inside linebackers Trevin Wallace (shoulder) and Claudin Cherelus (toe) have been placed on injured reserve. With only three games remaining and the Panthers eliminated from playoff contention, the moves now end their 2024 campaigns.
Wallace, a rookie, was selected by Carolina in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft. He’d take over the starting duties alongside Josey Jewell beginning in Week 5, after 10th-year veteran and team captain Shaq Thompson tore his Achilles tendon.
The 21-year-old appeared in 13 games this season. He amassed 64 total tackles, a sack, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
Cherelus, who started in place of Wallace this past Sunday, recorded career-highs in defensive snaps (53) and tackles (nine) in the 30-14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
To fill their voids on the roster, the Panthers signed wide receiver Dan Chisena and linebacker Jacoby Windmon from their practice squad.
