Carolina Panthers news Thursday, November 5, 2026

No. 1 in the 30-second version

Broncos designate WR Pat Bryant to return from injured reserve ahead of Panthers game.

Mile High Report says Bryant, who could play as early as Sunday, was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Kris Abrams-Draine, Talanoa Hufanga, Brandon Jones and Eyioma Uwazurike did not practice, leaving Denver potentially without both starting safeties. The blog guesses Hufanga will stay out and return after the bye week.

Source: Mile High Report

No. 2 in the 30-second version

Panthers fire defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley after Packers loss.

Cat Scratch Reader says the firings came after Carolina's Thursday loss to Green Bay, in a season where the Panthers still have a playoff chance. The blog says the depleted cornerback room is now the biggest question, with Jaycee Horn, Mike Jackson and Jaelan Phillips injured. Rookie Will Lee III, a 2026 fourth-round pick, has seven pass deflections in seven games, and DeAngelo Hall was recently brought back as a coach.

Source: Cat Scratch Reader

Broncos (6-2) visit Panthers Sunday in Week 9 after a comeback win over Chiefs.

Mile High Report describes Denver as the AFC West leader that has a chance to build momentum against teams mostly at or below .500 over the next six weeks. Kickoff is 11 a.m. Mountain, or 1 p.m. ET, at Bank of America Stadium, with the game on CBS affiliates. The blog notes that Denver is in the mix for the AFC's No. 2 seed.

Source: Mile High Report

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Lions' Campbell has full movement in lower body after neck injury.

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell offered an update on Wednesday on his progress via an official statement from the team. Campbell has been hospitalized since taking a hit in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings that caused him to be carted away on a stretcher.

Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · CBS Sports

Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson out for season after shoulder surgery; Packers open Micah Parsons' practice window.

Watson re-aggravated a shoulder injury in the Rams' Week 8 win over the Chargers, and Sean McVay said doctors advised the team to shut him down. Watson, on a three-year, $51 million contract, had 24 tackles and an interception in seven games. Packers fan site Acme Packing Company reports that Parsons, coming off a torn ACL last season, said his knee feels great and that he may be back on the roster around Week 12.

Sources: CBS Sports · USA TODAY Sports · ProFootballTalk · Acme Packing Company

Eagles' DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley sat out Wednesday's practice, and Smith is likely to miss another game.

Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) did not practice and are on track to miss a third straight game, according to ProFootballTalk. Barkley missed practice with hamstring and back injuries after playing 22 snaps Sunday against the Commanders and 10 the week before against the Cowboys. Jihaad Campbell, Michael Carter, Britain Covey and Jonathan Jones also did not practice, while kicker Jake Elliott, Jonathan Greenard and Jalyx Hunt were limited.

Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · Bleeding Green Nation

Jauan Jennings chose to stay with the Vikings rather than return to the 49ers, Kyle Shanahan confirmed.

Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported over the weekend that San Francisco and Minnesota had a deal in place, and Shanahan said that report was accurate but not fully detailed. Shanahan said the 49ers had a FaceTime call with Jennings, who told him he was happy with the Vikings, and that there was no bad blood. Jennings has six catches on 10 targets in six games this season, according to the NY Post.

Sources: ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · ESPN · Niners Nation

Ravens are finalizing a trade for Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett as Lamar Jackson's injury clouds Baltimore's season.

ESPN, citing sources, reported the trade is being finalized, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said it is expected to be completed this weekend. Jackson's injury is reported as potentially season-ending, and Tyler Huntley is not expected to play again this year. Brissett has 1,719 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season, and Joe Fagnano is still expected to start Thursday against Jacksonville.

Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · Baltimore Beatdown · Behind the Steel Curtain