The Panthers signed Sullivan to the practice squad Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports. Sullivan was cut from the Panthers' practice squad Oct. 10, but he is back with the team less than three weeks later. He has yet to be elevated to the active roster this season, though he could be for the Panthers' Week 9 contest against the Saints on Sunday if No. 4 tight end Feleipe Franks cannot clear the league's concussion protocols before that game.
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Team
Carolina Panthers
Birthdate
11/28/1996 (27)
Status
Practice Squad
HT/WT
6'5", 245 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 7; Pk (SEA)
Birthplace
Donaldsonville, LA, USA
Position
TE
College
LSU
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Carolina Panthers
2021-Present
(4 seasons)
Seattle Seahawks
2020-2021
(1 season)
The Panthers signed Sullivan to the practice squad Tuesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports. Sullivan was cut from the Panthers' practice squad Oct. 10, but he is back with the team less than three weeks later. He has yet to be elevated to the active roster this season, though he could be for the Panthers' Week 9 contest against the Saints on Sunday if No. 4 tight end Feleipe Franks cannot clear the league's concussion protocols before that game.
Sullivan was cut from the Panthers' practice squad Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports. Sullivan joined Carolina's practice squad Sept. 30 but never received an elevation to the active roster. The 27-year-old will now have to work to find another opportunity but could be a candidate to return if Ian Thomas (calf) and Tommy Tremble (concussion) cannot suit up in Week 6 against the Falcons.
Sullivan signed with the Panthers' practice squad Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports. Sullivan spent the previous three seasons with the team and was with them in training camp until he reached an injury settlement after injuring his quadriceps. Now healthy, the LSU product will provide some extra organizational depth at tight end for the Panthers.
Sullivan (quadriceps) worked out for the Giants on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Sullivan received an injury settlement from the Panthers in early August, making him a free agent. Now healthy, the LSU product is working to find a new opportunity. With the Giants not receiving much production from their tight ends, they may be looking to beef up their depth there, considering they also worked out Teagan Quitoriano and Armani Rogers on Monday as well.
The Panthers released Sullivan (quadriceps) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Sullivan was set to miss all of 2024 after landing on Carolina's injured reserve last Thursday, but the 27-year-old will now have the opportunity to catch on with another team once he's fully healthy. The 2020 seventh-round tight end out of LSU played in 11 regular-season games for the Panthers last season, posting 12 catches on 24 targets for 125 yards.
Sullivan (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. Sullivan will have his 2024 campaign come to an early end with his shift to IR sidelining him for the season. However, he could find another opportunity if he reaches an injury settlement with the team and can prove himself healthy. The LSU product appeared in 11 regular-season games for Carolina last season, recording 12 catches on 24 targets for 125 yards. In a corresponding move, the team signed fellow tight end Curtis Hodges.
Sullivan did not participate at practice Thursday, but he was able to give himself a shot to suit up in Week 11 by getting in a full practice Friday. If he's sidelined anyways, Tommy Tremble could be Carolina's only viable receiver at the tight end position Sunday.
After logging a full practice Wednesday, Sullivan surprisingly was a non-participant at Thursday's practice. The 26-year-old tight end missed the Panthers' Week 10 loss to the Bears with this shoulder issue, and after Thursday's DNP, he'll likely carry an injury designation into the weekend once again.
Sullivan logged consecutive DNPs ahead of the team's game against the Bears last Thursday. However, after the layoff, the LSU product was back on the field with no limitations Wednesday and should be ready to suit up in Week 11 against the Cowboys.