Caleb Farley: Everything you need to know

Farley recorded 17 total tackles over nine games in 2024. Farley, a 2021 first-round pick from Virginia Tech, was added to the Panthers' practice squad in early October after being dropped by the Titans before the season. He was promoted to Carolina's active roster later that month, contributing on special teams and as a reserve cornerback. The 26-year-old played more than 70 percent of the Panthers' defensive snaps in the team's final two games, recording seven total tackles during that span. Now set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, Farley will likely sign a one-year prove-it deal, having appeared in just 21 games throughout his four-year NFL career.

Farley will serve as the Panthers' second starting outside corner against the Buccaneers on Sunday due to Jaycee Horn (hip) being sidelined, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. Farley has primarily served on special teams since being signed by the Panthers in mid-November. However, the 2021 first-round pick will get his first start of the season Sunday due to Horn's injury. Farley has started in only two regular-season games since being selected by the Titans in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.