Bailey was waived by the Panthers on Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports. Bailey appeared in all three of the Panthers' preseason games, racking up 58 rushing yards on 14 carries. If he goes unclaimed on waivers, the running back could very well remain with Carolina as a member of the team's practice squad.
Emani Bailey: Everything you need to know
Emani Bailey
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STATS
Birthdate
11/28/2001 (24)
Status
UFA
HT/WT
5'7", 202 lbs
Birthplace
Denton, TX, USA
Position
RB
College
TCU
Experience
1 season
Career History
Carolina Panthers
2024-2026
(2 seasons)
Kansas City Chiefs
2024-2024
(1 season)
Emani Bailey: Breaking News
Carolina signed Bailey to a reserve/futures contract Tuesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. Bailey spent the entire 2024 season on the Chiefs' and then the Panthers' practice squads, and now he'll be starting next season in the same place he left off. The main candidates for significant roles in Carolina's backfield in 2025 include Chuba Hubbard (knee), Jonathon Brooks (knee) and Miles Sanders.
The Chiefs signed Bailey to the practice squad Wednesday. Bailey signed with the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft. He had a very productive final year in college at TCU but was beaten out by Carson Steele for a roster spot to begin the season.