Panthers Place Brazzell on IR, Sign Metayer

Brazzell, a third-round pick from Tennessee and first-team All-SEC selection, will undergo surgery to repair his lateral collateral ligament. He was expected to make an impact as a rookie but will now miss the entire 2026 season while rehabbing for 2027. librea.one

With the roster spot open, the Panthers have signed tight end Chamon Metayer. The undrafted rookie originally signed with the Steelers in April but was cut by Pittsburgh in June.