Jacoby Windmon: Everything you need to know

The Panthers waived Windmon on Thursday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports. Windmon played in nine games over two seasons with the Panthers, recording 22 tackles (13 solo), 1.5 sacks and two pass breakups. An undrafted free agent in 2024, Windmon will now seek a new destination, likely on a practice squad.

Windmon tallied 22 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and defended two passes across eight games in 2024. Windmon, an undrafted rookie from Michigan State, was signed off the Steelers' practice squad in mid-October but didn't play a defensive snap until the Panthers' Week 15 loss to the Cowboys. The 23-year-old flashed potential during his two starts, recording 18 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and two passes defended over Weeks 16 and 17. Windmon's performances as a starter likely secured him a roster spot in Carolina for 2025, though he's expected to return to a reserve role.

Windmon registered 10 tackles (seven solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one pass defense during Sunday's 48-14 loss to the Buccaneers. Windmon started at inside linebacker for a second straight week Sunday due to Trevin Wallace (shoulder) and Claudin Cherelus (toe) both being on injured reserve. Windmon combined with Jaden Crumedy for a two-yard sack on Baker Mayfield late in the first quarter, and Windmon finished the game as the Panthers' third-leading tackler behind Chandler Wooten (14) and Xavier Woods (12). Windmon has tallied 18 tackles (11 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and two pass defenses over his two starts and will likely see a heavy workload in the Panthers' regular-season finale against the Falcons next Sunday.