Claudin Cherelus Injury News & Updates
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Impresses in starting role
Cherelus tallied 10 total tackles (two solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 30-27 overtime win over the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
With Trevin Wallace (shoulder) sidelined for the Week 11 win, Cherelus started in the Panthers' linebacker corps and made the most of his opportunity. He tied Christian Rozeboom for the second-most tackles on Carolina's defense, trailing Tre'von Moehrig's 11-stop performance. Wallace is currently labeled as week-to-week, so there's a chance Cherelus remains one of the Panthers' starting inside linebackers in the Week 12 matchup against the 49ers.
Aug 22, 2025
Takes field Thursday
Cherelus suited up for Carolina's 19-10 preseason loss to the Steelers on Thursday, Kassidy Hill and Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site report.
ANALYSIS
Cherelus played 17 defensive snaps during Thursday's preseason finale, so it looks like he's fully recovered from the groin injury that forced him to sit out Carolina's prior exhibition matchup against Houston. He's expected to contribute on special teams while handling a depth role on defense this season.
Aug 16, 2025
Unlikely to play vs. Houston
Cherelus (groin) is not expected to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Texans, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
ANALYSIS
Cherelus missed the Panthers' preseason opener against the Browns due to a groin injury, and the issue will keep him out of Saturday's contest as well. The third-year inside linebacker is competing for a depth spot on the 53-man roster, and if he doesn't play Saturday, he'll work on being available for Carolina's preseason finale against Pittsburgh on Thursday. Cherelus played in 13 regular-season games for the Panthers in 2024 and logged 28 tackles (13 solo) while splitting his snaps between defense and special teams.
Aug 6, 2025
Dealing with groin issue
Cherelus left Wednesday's training camp practice with a groin injury, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Cherelus had been participating fully in training camp after spending the last three weeks of last season on injured reserve with a toe injury, but he seems to have suffered another bad stroke of injury luck. As long as he's sidelined, Jacoby Windmon projects to see increased reps at linebacker.
Dec 17, 2024
Placed on injured reserve
The Panthers placed Cherelus (toe) on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Chereles got the Week 15 start in place of an injured Trevin Wallace (shoulder) and played a season-high 73 percent of the Panthers' defensive snaps versus Dallas. However, his season is now done, finishing 2024 with 28 tackles (13 solo) and one QB hit across 158 defensive snaps and another 204 on special teams. Cam Gill appears to be the next man up at linebacker for Carolina after he played 19 defensive snaps to Jon Rhattigan's one against the Cowboys.
Dec 17, 2024
Out for season with toe
Cherelus sustained a season-ending toe injury during Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
ANALYSIS
Cherelus will need surgery to address the injury. He had been operating as Carolina's second starting inside linebacker next to Josey Jewell with Trevin Wallace out, and if Wallace remains sidelined, Cherelus' absence could mean a significant role for Jon Rhattigan in Week 16.
Dec 15, 2024
Will start Sunday
Cherelus will start Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.
ANALYSIS
With Trevin Wallace (shoulder) inactive and Shaq Thompson (Achilles) out for the season, Cherelus will start next to Josey Jewell at inside linebacker. Cherelus has played double-digit snaps only twice this season, totaling eight tackles (four solo) in 91 defensive snaps across those two games.
Oct 27, 2024
Will play Week 8
Cherelus (hamstring) is active for Sunday's battle against the Broncos, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Cherelus hurt his hamstring Week 6 against Atlanta and wasn't able to play last Sunday versus Washington. However, he was able to log a trio of limited practices this week and is set to make his return against Denver. Cherelus saw increased opportunities Weeks 5 and 6 with Josey Jewell sidelined, but Jewell is also returning to action Week 8, so Cherelus could go back to working mostly on special teams.
Oct 25, 2024
Questionable for Week 8
Cherelus (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
Cherelus was able to log a week of limited practice sessions after missing the Panthers' Week 7 loss to the Commanders due to a hamstring injury. If he's unable to play through the issue Sunday, expect Shaquille Quarterman to see increased reps on the Panthers' first-team defense.
Oct 18, 2024
Ruled out for Week 7
Cherelus (hamstring) did not practice Friday and is ruled out for Sunday's game against Washington.
ANALYSIS
Cherelus hasn't practiced in any capacity since being forced out of Carolina's loss to the Falcons in Week 6. With starter Josey Jewell (hamstring) and depth man Jon Rhattigan (knee) also both ruled out for Sunday's contest, the Panthers' interior linebacker corps will be severely depleted versus the Commanders.
Oct 13, 2024
Suffers hamstring injury
Cherelus suffered a hamstring injury during the Panthers' 38-20 loss to the Falcons on Sunday, Kassidy Hill of the Panthers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The linebacker made five tackles (three solo) before leaving the game. Cherelus was deemed doubtful to return in the fourth quarter. The backup was playing Sunday because starter Josey Jewell was inactive due to a hamstring injury.
May 21, 2024
Participating in OTAs
Cherelus (knee) was on the field for OTAs on Monday, Joseph Person of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Cherelus was placed on the IR on November 3 due to a knee injury, and he missed the Panthers' last 10 regular-season games. He played in six games for Carolina in 2023, with all 105 of his snaps coming on special teams.
Dec 20, 2023
Return draws nearer
Cherelus (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Cherelus will now be able to practice with the team before needing to be added to the 53-man roster to play in a game. Typically a player would have a 21-day window to do so, but considering there are less than three weeks left in the season, it's likely the Panthers expect Cherelus to be able to suit up in Week 16 or 17.
Nov 3, 2023
Heads to IR
Cherelus (knee) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Cherelus missed the entire week of practice with a knee issue, and he's since been placed on IR. It's unclear when the 24-year-old linebacker suffered this injury, but he had been one of Carolina's top special-teamers this year, appearing in the team's last six games.
Nov 3, 2023
Won't play Sunday
Cherelus (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Steve Reed of The Associated Press reports.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old linebacker out of Alcorn State has appeared in all of Carolina's last six games, but he now seems to be dealing with a knee injury that will hold him out of Sunday's contest. Cherelus has played strictly on special teams for the Panthers this year, failing to record a single stat.
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