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Anthony Rizzuti

Dec 24, 2022, 5:00 AM

Panthers updated roster heading into Week 16 vs. Lions

Brian Westerholt USA TODAY Sports Jacob Kupferman Jim Dedmon Bob Donnan Justin Layne Rusty Jones Winslow Townson Jared C Tilton Panini

On Wednesday, the Carolina Panthers added a little insurance at the cornerback position—claiming former 2019 third-round pick Justin Layne off waivers from the Chicago Bears. Then, that insurance never showed up.

So, with the team’s roster still at 51 men, let’s take a look at the squad as we head into Week 16’s matchup with the Detroit Lions.

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