Carolina signed Smith off the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. Smith was unable to make the Panthers' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he opted to stick around on the practice squad. He was elevated for Week 5 and 6, and over that span he played 45 snaps (34 on defense, 11 on special teams) and recorded one tackle. Smith's addition to the active roster will give the Panthers some depth on the defensive line.
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Status
ACTIVELatest T.J. Smith news
Team
Carolina Panthers
Birthdate
4/19/1997 (27)
Status
Practice Squad
HT/WT
6'3", 300 lbs
Birthplace
Moultrie, GA, USA
Position
DT
College
Arkansas
Experience
1 season
Career History
Carolina Panthers
2024-Present
(1 season)
Minnesota Vikings
2021-2024
(3 seasons)
Los Angeles Chargers
2021-2021
(1 season)
Carolina signed Smith off the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. Smith was unable to make the Panthers' 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he opted to stick around on the practice squad. He was elevated for Week 5 and 6, and over that span he played 45 snaps (34 on defense, 11 on special teams) and recorded one tackle. Smith's addition to the active roster will give the Panthers some depth on the defensive line.
The Panthers signed Smith on Monday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports. Smith bounced back-and-forth between the Vikings' practice squad and active roster over the course of three-year NFL career, but he's now found a new home in Carolina. The 27-year-old defensive lineman has appeared in four games during his time in the league, recording 11 total tackles while playing 108 total snaps (86 defensive and 22 on special teams). He's expected to compete for a backup role on the Panthers' defense as the offseason advances.