Jeremy Chinn Injury News & Updates

Chinn tallied nine tackles (two solo) during the Raiders' 10-7 loss to the Broncos on Thursday.

Chinn has recorded at least seven stops in five of his last six games and has played every single defensive snap through the Raiders' first nine games of the regular season. He's up to 64 total tackles on the year and is on pace to crack 100-plus tackles for a second straight season and for the fourth time in his career.

Chinn finished Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Chiefs with 10 tackles (eight solo) and one forced fumble.

Chinn was one of play Raiders defenders to play every single defensive snap and finished third in tackles behind Elandon Roberts (18) and Devin White (16). Chinn has recorded 10 tackles in two of his last three games and is up to 48 stops through seven regular-season games, which puts him on pace to surpass 100 tackles for a second consecutive year.

Chinn finished with 10 tackles (five solo) and a defensed pass in a Week 5 loss to Indianapolis on Sunday.

It was an ugly day for the Raiders as the team got routed by 34 points, but from an IDP perspective Chinn was solid by notching 10 stops. That was twice as many tackles as any other Raider and also represented the veteran safety's highest total so far this season. Chinn has registered 32 tackles and two defensed passes through five weeks in his first season with Las Vegas.

Chinn recorded three tackles (three solo) in the Raiders' win over the Patriots on Sunday.

Chinn inked a two-year, $16.258 million deal with the Raiders back in March after starting all 17 regular-season games with the Commanders last season, when he recorded a career-high 117 tackles (73 solo). Chinn played all 71 defensive snaps against New England in Week 1.

Chinn (undisclosed) participated during OTAs on Wednesday, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Chinn sat out of last week's open practice, but he's now back from whatever it was that was keeping him off the field. He's entering the first year of his contract with his new team in Las Vegas, and he figures to start at safety next to Isaiah Pola-Mao in 2025.

Chinn (undisclosed) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Chinn signed a two-year, $16 million deal with the Raiders this past offseason after logging a career year with the Commanders in 2024. The Southern Illinois product appeared in all 17 regular-season games, recording 117 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, five passes defended and one forced fumble over 968 defensive snaps. Once Chinn returns to full health, he's likely to serve as the Raiders' top strong safety.

The Raiders are slated to sign Chinn to a two-year, $16 million contract, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Chinn played all 17 regular-season games with Washington in 2024, recording the third 100-tackle campaign of his career. He also played 100 percent of defensive snaps during the team's three playoff games, in which span he produced 29 tackles (17 solo) and one passed defensed, including one interception. Having made the most of his one-year, prove-it deal with the Commanders, Chinn now secures a starting role in the Raiders' secondary, a landing spot which figures to provide notable IDP fantasy value.

Chinn finished the 2024 regular season with 117 tackles (73 solo), five pass defenses, two sacks, two fumble recoveries, one interception and one forced fumble in 17 games.

Chinn signed a one-year, $4.1 million contract with Washington last offseason, following a four-year stint with the Panthers. He bounced back from disappointing, injury-plagued seasons in 2022 and 2023, finishing top five among defensive backs in tackles for the third time in his career (2020-21). While he may never be a standout in coverage, Chinn should get plenty of offers to be a starting strong safety if the Commanders don't re-sign him before the beginning of the 2025 league year in mid-March.

Chinn (ribs) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Chinn was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a rib injury he likely picked up during the Commanders' Week 18 win over the Cowboys. The issue doesn't appear to be serious for him as he was able to practice without restrictions Thursday. The 2020 second-round pick should be healthy enough to be an every-snap defender in Sunday's NFC wild-card round game against Tampa Bay. Chinn finished the 2024 regular season with 117 tackles (73 solo), including 2.0 sacks, five pass defenses (including one interception), two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble across 17 games.

Chinn (ribs) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday.

Chinn played 100 percent of the Commanders' defensive snaps in Week 18 but may have gotten nicked up along the way. He'll work to ramp up his activity Thursday or Friday ahead of Sunday's wild-card game against the Buccaneers.

Chinn finished Sunday's 36-33 win over the Eagles with six tackles (three solo).

Chinn managed to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols in time for Sunday's NFC East bout. He ended up playing 69 defensive snaps and finished tied with Jer'Zhan Newton as the Commanders' fourth-leading tackler. Chin is now up to 99 combined tackles through 15 regular-season games, and he'll look to crack the century mark for the third time of his five-year NFL career in Week 17 against the Falcons.

Chinn (concussion) is active for Sunday's matchup versus Philadelphia.

Chinn suffered a concussion last Sunday against the Saints and was limited in each of the Commanders' first two practices this week. However, he upgraded to full participation Friday and has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in time to take the field Sunday. Chinn is thus clear to take on his usual starting role at strong safety in a tough matchup against the Eagles.

Chinn (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles.

Chinn upgraded to full practice Friday after opening the week with consecutive limited sessions due to a concussion sustained in Washington's Week 15 win over the Saints, so it appears he's trending toward playing Sunday. However, the Southern Illinois product must still clear the NFL's five-step protocol in order to suit up in Week 16. If he's unable to do so, expect Percy Butler to serve as the Commanders' top strong safety.

Chinn (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Chinn opened the week with two consecutive limited practices due to a concussion he suffered against the Saints in Week 15. A full practice Friday would indicate that Chinn is progressing through the league's concussion protocols, though he would have to be cleared in order to play against the Eagles on Sunday. Over his last six games, Chinn has registered 52 tackles (32 solo), including 1.0 sacks, three pass defenses (including one interception) and one fumble recovery.

Chinn (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

The Southern Illinois product sustained a concussion in the Commanders' Week 15 win over the Saints, so his limited participation in Wednesday's practice is a positive sign for his potential availability in Week 16, when the Eagles visit Washington. However, Chinn still needs to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol to be eligible to suit up Sunday.

Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed Monday that Chinn suffered a concussion in Sunday's win over the Saints, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

Chinn will now need to pass through the league's five-step protocols before gaining clearance to play and should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Chinn is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints.

The safety was having a nice day before leaving the field, recording seven tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for a loss. Chinn now has 93 tackles (60 solo) on the year. Percy Butler and Jeremy Reaves are Washington's backup safeties.

Chinn recorded 13 tackles (10 solo) during Thursday's 26-18 loss at Philadelphia.

Chinn played all 70 of Washington's defensive snaps in Week 11, and he posted 13 tackles for his third game straight. He's on pace for a career year in that category and projects as a solid IDP option in most formats when the Commanders host the Cowboys in Week 12.

Chinn finished with 13 tackles (six solo), an interception and a fumble recovery in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Steelers.

The safety also played on all 74 defensive snaps. Chinn has 67 tackles (41 solo), two pass breakups, including an interception, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries in 2024.

Chinn recorded 13 tackles (seven solo), including two tackles for losses, and a pass defensed in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Giants.

The safety also played on all 59 defensive snaps. Chinn, who signed a one-year deal in the offseason, now has 54 tackles (35 solo), a pass breakup, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in nine games this season.

The Commanders and Chinn agreed to terms on a one-year deal Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

The deal is worth up to $5.1 million, according to Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com. After playing at least 91 percent of the defensive snaps in each of his first three seasons, Chinn's role on defense was significantly scaled back in 2023. He saw action on just 39 percent of the defensive snaps in the 12 games in which he was healthy. Washington is a good change of scenery for Chinn, who will now get to work with defensive guru coach Dan Quinn and DC Joe Whitt.

Chinn finished the regular season with 30 tackles (18 solo), including one sack, and one pass defended in 12 games.

Chinn's production has declined across each of his four NFL seasons, with his 2023 output marking a steep drop off from his prior years. Although Chinn missed a handful of games while dealing with a quadriceps injury, the once-integral member of Carolina's defense was more of an afterthought this term. As a result, it wouldn't be surprising to see the 2020 second-round pick land elsewhere as an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Chinn (quadriceps) is active Sunday against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Chinn was activated from IR on Saturday and will return to the field for the first time since Week 6 against the Dolphins. However, the 25-year-old will work from a reserve role with Alex Cook getting the start at strong safety.

Chinn (quadriceps) was activated to Carolina's active roster Saturday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

The 2020 second-round pick was able to log a limited week of practice sessions, and even after being activated from IR, he's still listed as questionable for Sunday's contest. Chinn had appeared in six games before suffering a quadriceps injury, recording 23 total tackles, including two tackles for loss and 1.0 sack. If he can return to the field this weekend, he'll likely serve as the Panthers' top strong safety.

Chinn (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay.

Chinn was limited at practice all week, so his availability for Sunday seems close to a coin-flip proposition. If he was able to suit up, he'd figure to step back into a rotational role in the Panthers' defensive backfield.

Chinn (quadriceps) is out for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Chinn's 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve was opened Wednesday, but he won't return in Week 12. The safety was limited in all three of Carolina's practices this week, and if he can upgrade to full participation in the lead-up to a Week 13 game against the Buccaneers, Chinn has a good chance of making his return then. He will need to be officially activated from IR in order to play.

The Panthers designated Chinn (quadriceps) for return from their injured reserve list Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

The move starts the clock on a 21-day window during which Carolina can officially activate Chinn before they'd be forced to shut him down for the remainder of the season. The Panthers' injury reports during the week will provide insight into his potential availability for Sunday's game at Tennessee.

The Panthers placed Chinn (quadriceps) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Wednesday that Chinn could miss up to six weeks while dealing with a significant quad injury. The fourth-year safety out of Southern Illinois has 23 tackles (15 solo) and a pass deflection in six games this season. Chinn will be forced to miss at least the next four games while on IR which would mean that his earliest date to return would be Week 12 against the Titans.

Chinn is dealing with a significant quad injury and could be out for up to six weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Schefter notes that Chinn is in the final year of his contract, which could impact the timeline given that Carolina won't be in the mix for a playoff spot. The 2020 second-round pick is listed as a safety but has spent a lot of time guarding the slot the past few seasons, essentially functioning as Carolina's nickelback. He's been playing less than usual this season, in part because the Panthers repeatedly have faced large deficits that encourage opponents to move away from three-wide formations and toward heavier sets.

Chinn had six solo tackles and one sack in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.

Chinn's sack was his first of the 2023 campaign and keeps his streak of one sack per season alive for the fourth straight year. The 25-year-old now has 21 tackles (14 solo) on the season, along with one pass defended and the aforementioned sack. He'll return to the field Week 5 against the Lions.

Chinn notched seven tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Falcons.

Chinn tied for second on the team in tackles in the season opener, playing 73 percent of the defensive snaps. The cornerback has become one of Carolina's best players and he'll look to keep producing at a high level in his fourth campaign with the Panthers.

Chinn's primary role on the Panthers' defense in 2023 will be as their nickel back, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.

Chinn played linebacker as a rookie, and safety the subsequent two years, but he is now set to morph into a quasi-corner role who is closer to the line of scrimmage and asked to cover more. The 25-year-old feels comfortable in what he is being asked to do, and the Panthers think they have finally found the right role for him. He reocrded 70 tackles (51 solo), six passes defensed and one sack across 11 games in 2022.

Chinn made 70 tackles (51 solo), one sack and defended six passes while playing only 11 games in the 2022 season.

Chinn's streak of 100-plus tackle campaigns ended in his third year, as a hamstring injury forced him to miss a significant chunk of the campaign. When healthy, Chinn was his usual productive self, with his six pass breakups actually marking a career high. With 2023 representing the final year of the former second-round pick's rookie deal, Chinn will hope for a pay day and a good bill of health in order to return to his previous heights.

Chinn finished with 12 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Buccaneers.

Chinn was one of three Panthers to post double-digit stops. The playmaker has averaged more than 10 tackles per game over his last three appearances, finishing the campaign strong after missing six games due to injury.

Chinn logged six tackles (five solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 37-23 win over the Lions.

Chinn tied with linebacker Shaq Thompson for the Panthers' most tackles Week 16 despite this relatively modest performance. The safety also posted his third pass defended in three weeks, and he now has five over nine games played. Chinn should have a chance to put up more prolific stats versus Tampa Bay in Week 17.

Chinn finished with 14 tackles (11 solo) and broke up a pass during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Steelers.

Chinn put together his best statistical performance of his injury-shortened campaign, reaching double-digit tackles for the first time. The safety has also defended a pass in consecutive contests, putting him in good late-season form ahead of Week 16's game versus the Lions.

Chinn recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 13-3 loss to the Ravens.

Chinn tied cornerback CJ Henderson and linebacker Frankie Luvu for a team high in tackles Week 11. After spending the last six games on IR with a hamstring injury, the safety returned to his every-down role against Baltimore. Chinn also notched double-digit stops for the first time in 2022, and he should continue to play a prominent role alongside starting strong safety Xavier Woods against Denver this Sunday.

Chinn (hamstring) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

The young safety missed the last six games after sustaining a hamstring injury. With Myles Hartsfield (ankle) out for Sunday's game, expect Chinn to return immediately to the starting lineup.

Interim defensive coordinator Al Holcomb said Thursday he's "hopeful" that Chinn (hamstring) will be available for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Holcomb mentioned Chinn's "dynamic" ability to contribute at multiple positions, and there's no question that the 24-year-old's presence would provide a notable boost for Carolina's defense. Chinn was designated to return to practice just over a week ago, but the Panthers haven't yet officially activated him from IR. Holcomb indicated that the team will wait a bit more before making a decision on Chinn's status for Week 11.

Chinn (hamstring) was designated to return from IR on Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Chinn was placed on injured reserve Oct 5. after suffering the injury in Week 4's loss to the Cardinals. He now has a 21-day window to practice with the team before he needs to be placed on the 53-man roster. However, the third-year pro is unlikely to suit up Thursday against the Falcons, Gantt notes in a separate tweet. His next chance to play would be in Week 11 against the Ravens.

Interim head coach Steve Wilks said Monday that Chinn (hamstring) could play Thursday against the Falcons but will take a cautious approach regarding his health and availability, Augusta Stone of the Panthers' official site reports.

Chinn has sat on IR ever since he suffered a hamstring strain during Carolina's Week 4 matchup versus Arizona, but it sounds like the 24-year-old has progressed enough to the point where he'll have a shot at suiting up Thursday night against Atlanta. Chinn also returned to practice Monday, per Joe Person of The Athletic, so Tuesday's and Wednesday's sessions should provide additional clarity surrounding the 220-pounder's Week 10 availability.

Chinn said he is dealing with a "really bad strain" in his injured hamstring and hopes to return quickly after his four-game hiatus on IR, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Chinn will not be eligible to return until at least Week 9 after being placed on injured reserve with an apparent strained hamstring Wednesday. The 24-year-old recorded 19 tackles, a sack and two passes defended over the first three weeks of the season before exiting early during Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. Chinn logged at least 107 tackles and 959 defensive snaps during each of his first two seasons, so the back end of Carolina's defense will be short-handed over the next four games.

The Panthers placed Chinn (hamstring) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Chinn suffered a hamstring injury during the team's Week 4 loss to the Cardinals, and he'll be forced to miss at least four games after landing on IR, marking the Panthers' Week 9 matchup against the Bengals as the starting safety's earliest possible return date. Sean Chandler is the most likely candidate to replace Chinn in Carolina's secondary.

Chinn (hamstring) could be forced to miss time, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Chinn sustained a hamstring injury during Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, and it's possible that he'll be unavailable for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the 49ers. A timetable for his return isn't yet clear, but Sean Chandler and Marquise Blair are candidates to see increased roles if Chinn is sidelined.

Chinn (hamstring) won't return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Schuyler Callihan of SI.com reports.

Chinn was banged up early in Sunday's matchup, and it's not yet clear whether the Panthers expect him to return for next week's game against the 49ers. Sean Chandler should see an increased role in Carolina's secondary in Chinn's absence.

Chinn (hamstring) has left Sunday's game against the Cardinals early, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Chinn suffered the injury early in the contest and is questionable to return. While he is out, Sean Chandler should full in at free safety.

Chinn finished with eight tackles (six solo), a sack and two passes defended in Sunday's 22-14 win over the Saints.

Chinn led the Panthers in tackles while turning in his best performance of the campaign. Through three games, he now sports 20 tackles, placing third on the team.

Chinn finished with seven tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Browns.

Chinn played all of Carolina's defensive snaps and placed third on the team in tackles. Following back-to-back campaigns with at least 100 stops to begin his career, Chinn profiles as one of the Panthers' most consistent contributors this season.

Chinn finished with two tackles, including one for loss, in Saturday's 23-21 preseason win over the Commanders.

Chinn played only seven defensive snaps but made his presence known in his brief appearance. After posting 100 tackles in both of his first two NFL seasons, Chinn should remain a dynamic playmaker heading into the 2022 campaign.

Chinn (ankle) was back in action during the Panthers' offseason OTAs, Nick Carbonie of WCNC Charlotte reports.

Chinn missed the Panthers' season finale last year due to an ankle injury, but he appears to be good to go heading into the 2022 campaign. The 2020 second-round pick led Carolina in tackles for a second consecutive season in 2021 and is poised to be a top-IDP option during his third year in the NFL.

Chinn (ankle) finished the 2021 season with 107 tackles (75 solo), one interception on five passes defended, one sack, one fumble forced and one fumble recovery in 16 games played.

Chinn missed Carolina's season finale with an ankle injury, but that absence didn't prevent him from finishing as the team's leading tackler. In fact, Chinn has accomplished that feat in both seasons since entering the league as second-round pick in 2020. The Southern Illinois product's versatility makes him a unique asset in coordinator Phil Snow's defense, and Snow recently left open the possibility that Chinn plays linebacker next season, Joseph Person of The Athletic reports. While being deployed there would figure to get Chinn closer to the line of scrimmage more consistently, potentially boosting his tackling upside, the 23-year-old has proven plenty effective wherever he's been deployed through his first couple campaigns.

Chinn (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Chinn was marked questionable Sunday after he rolled his ankle in practice Saturday. With Chinn out, Kenny Robinson will likely see the bulk of the work at free safety.

Chinn (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Chinn rolled his ankle in practice Saturday, which has led to the questionable tag. If Chinn is unable to play, Kenny Robinson would likely draw the start at free safety.

Chinn finished with four solo tackles and a sack in Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Saints.

Chinn's sack was his first of the season, helping compensate for his second straight game with five or fewer stops. Still the Panthers' leader in tackles, Chinn will strive to finish the campaign strong in Week 18 versus the Buccaneers.

Chinn finished with seven tackles (five solo) and an interception in Sunday's 31-14 loss to the Bills.

Chinn paced the Panthers in stops while also picking off his first pass of the campaign. With three games left to play, Chinn sports a team-best 98 tackles to go with a fumble forced and recovered.

Chinn made 13 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 29-21 loss to the Falcons.

Chinn once again paced Carolina in stops, putting together his third double-digit tackling performance over his past five games. By matching his previous season high Sunday, Chinn now sports 91 tackles on the campaign, leading the Panthers in the category overall.

Chinn made 13 tackles (10 solo) in Sunday's 27-21 loss to Washington.

Chinn led the Panthers while racking up a season high in stops. The second-year safety's total included four stuffs at the line of scrimmage, making for a disruptive performance. Through 11 games, Chinn now sports 71 tackles to go with one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

Chinn finished with 11 tackles (five solo) and forced a fumble in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Patriots.

Chinn led Carolina in stops, with his total including a pair of tackles for loss. The playmaking safety also caused opposing tailback Brandon Bolden to fumble in the fourth quarter, but the Panthers were unfortunately unable to recover. 10 games into his second season, Chinn now sports 54 tackles and has both forced and recovered a fumble.

Chinn finished with eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 25-3 loss to the Giants.

Chinn tied fellow safety Sean Chandler for Carolina's team lead in stops, keeping the pair even atop the Panthers' season totals with 38 tackles a piece.

Chinn finished with nine tackles (seven solo) and defended a pass in Sunday's 34-28 overtime loss to the Vikings.

Chinn put together his highest tackling tally of the campaign and is now tied with fellow safety Sean Chandler for Carolina's lead on the season, with both players having 30 stops through six games.

Chinn made six tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 36-28 loss to the Cowboys.

Chinn placed second on the Panthers in stops, posting his best tally of the campaign as well. Although his pace has been slower to begin his second season, Chinn's every-down involvement should see him breakthrough with higher tackling totals before long, perhaps as early as Week 5 versus the Eagles.

Chinn made five tackles (three solo) in Thursday night's 24-9 win over the Texans.

Chinn's total Thursday marked a high through three games this season, as Carolina's ascendant defense has so far been much better getting off the field than in Chinn's rookie year, which saw him rack up 117 stops. The second-year safety is still playing all of the Panthers' defensive snaps, but thus far his unit's stinginess has restricted his tackling opportunities.

Chinn finished with three solo tackles in Sunday's 26-7 win over the Saints.

Chinn also registered a quarterback hit, but his total of seven tackles through two games is certainly lower than expected. He'll hope for a breakthrough performance in Week 3 versus the Texans.

Chinn finished with four solo tackles and broke up a pass in Sunday's 19-14 win over the Jets.

Chinn also registered a quarterback hit to kick off his second season. One of the league's most versatile defensive playmakers, Chinn's performance Sunday lacked his usual tackling volume, but he nonetheless made an impact in a variety of ways.

Defensive coordinator Phil Snow said Wednesday that the plan is to use Chinn as more of a safety and move him up to linebacker rather than vice versa, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Snow added that the team used him primarily the opposite way last season, and that he doesn't want to limit Chinn from a position stand point this season. Chinn had a solid season during his rookie campaign, recording 117 tackles (68 solo), one sack, one interception and two forced fumbles. A move to more of a secondary role could limit Chinn's tackling opportunities, but could put him in a position to record more big plays in 2021.

Chinn finished with seven tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 33-7 loss to the Saints.

Chinn made a huge impact while impressively transitioning immediately from Southern Illinois to the NFL as a rookie. At 6'3", 220 pounds with great movement capacity, the second-rounder was deployed all over the field, racking up the stats thanks to his versatile skill set. In 15 games, Chinn finished with a team-high 117 tackles, five passes defended, one interception, one sack, two fumbles forced, two fumbles recovered and two defensive touchdowns. Overall, that fantastic production made Chinn one of the league's premier defensive rookies and established him as a key building block for the Panthers going forward.

Chinn finished with eight tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 20-13 win over Washington.

Chinn trailed only teammate Shaq Thompson for Carolina's lead in stops on the day. Heading into the final game of his rookie season, Chinn boasts an impressive tally of 110 tackles in 14 appearances.

Chinn finished with six tackles (five solo) in Saturday's 24-16 loss to the Packers.

Chinn trailed only Rasul Douglas for Carolina's team lead in stops, bringing his season tally to 101 with two games remaining.

Chinn finished with eight tackles (seven solo), a sack and a forced fumble in Sunday's 32-27 loss to the Broncos.

Chinn's first career sack also saw the Panthers nearly score a touchdown, as the rookie dislodged the ball from opposing quarterback Drew Lock before teammate Efe Obada ran it 54 yards to the three-yard line. With Carolina subsequently punching it into the end zone, Chinn's dynamic impact was once again evident Sunday, and he now sports 95 tackles, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, one sack, one interception and two defensive touchdowns through his first 12 games as a pro.

Chinn finished with 13 tackles (seven solo) and returned two fumbles for touchdowns in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Vikings.

Chinn not only led the Panthers in tackles with a career-high tally, but also scooped up fumbles on consecutive defensive plays and took them for touchdowns in the third quarter. Chinn first scored from 17 yards, then extended Carolina's lead with a 28-yard touchdown return immediately after. As one of the league's most dynamic young defensive players, Chinn's skill set was on full display Sunday, further fueling a potential Rookie of the Year campaign.

Chinn made just three tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 46-23 loss to the Buccaneers.

Chinn returned from his knee injury to play 90 percent of Carolina's defense snaps, yet posted the lowest single-game tackle total of his young career. With just three stops Sunday, Chinn now sports 70 through his first nine games as a rookie.

Chinn (knee) is officially active for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Buccaneers, Bill Voth of the team's official site reports.

This is great news for the Panthers' secondary, as Chinn will return to the lineup after missing last week's game against the Chiefs. Chinn will slot back into his usual starting role in a linebacker/safety hybrid role, as he's racked up 67 tackles through eight games this campaign.

Chinn (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Chinn's hoping to return after missing last week's loss to the Chiefs. The rookie second-round pick has been a tackling machine when on the field, with 67 tackles in eight games played.

Chinn (knee) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Chinn has been an immediate difference maker on defense, recording 67 tackles, five pass breakups and an interception. However, the rookie second-round pick dealt with knee swelling last week and was unable to play against the Chiefs. The Panthers are hoping he'll avoid a setback during the practice week and be available for this Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay.

Coach Matt Rhule said Monday that he's hopeful Chinn (knee) will return for Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.

Chinn was trending in the right direction to finish last week, logging consecutive limited practice sessions and receiving a questionable tag. However, the rookie second-rounder was ultimately ruled out. Jermaine Carter started in Chinn's place but logged just a 48 percent snap share, while Adarius Taylor picked up a handful of reps, too. Getting Chinn back would be a major boost for Carolina's defense, as he's racked up a whopping 67 tackles to go along with five pass breakups and an interception.

Chinn (knee) is inactive Week 9 against Kansas City.

This is a major loss for the Panthers as they look to defend the aerial attack of the Chiefs, as Chinn is the team's leading tackler with 67 combined tackles. He's also been credited with the second-most passes defended (5). Of the remaining active linebackers, Adarius Taylor has seen the most snaps among the backups, while special teamers Jermaine Carter and Julian Stanford will also be on hand if a fill-in is needed.

Chinn (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Joseph Person of The Athletic reports.

Chinn has been trending in the right direction since missing Wednesday's practice, and the team will certainly hope to have the versatile rookie out there as it tries to slow down the high-powered Kansas City offense. The 2020 second-rounder has played at both safety and linebacker this season, registering at least eight tackles in seven of his first eight games.

Chinn (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Chinn didn't practice Wednesday, so it's encouraging to see him resume handling at least limited reps. The rookie safety looks like he's trending in the right direction for Sunday's game in Kansas City, and Friday's practice report will reveal a more definitive estimation of his availability.

Chinn (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.

Chinn was the team's leading tackler when the Panthers last took the field last Thursday, so it's likely the rookie's just getting a day off to keep him fresh. That said, if Chinn doesn't return to practice Thursday, it will be time to worry about his status for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Chinn finished with 10 tackles (six solo), defended a pass and rushed for 28 yards on a fake punt in Thursday night's 25-17 loss to the Falcons.

Chinn continued his stellar rookie season by leading Carolina in tackles while defending a pass for the fourth straight game. If that wasn't enough, Chinn also got in a quarterback hit and showed off his wheels on a successful, direct-snap fake punt. Chinn's unique versatility should once again be in high demand in Week 9, when a matchup at the Chiefs should see him deployed all over the Panthers' defensive formations.

Chinn finished with eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Saints.

Chinn also defended a pass for the third straight game. Besides Week 6, when Chinn compensated with an interception, the rookie has totaled at least seven tackles in every game this season, making him a reliable IDP commodity.

Chinn finished with five tackles (four solo) and defended two passes, including an interception, in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Bears.

Chinn didn't accumulate his usual tackling volume, but he nonetheless made a significant impact by intercepting a pass during the third quarter. With big plays and a near every-down role, Chinn has been among the best defensive rookies through this season's first six weeks.

Chinn finished with nine tackles (six solo) and defended a pass in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Falcons.

Chinn has been excellent through his first five NFL games, as he's posted at least seven stops in every outing. With a pass breakup as well Sunday, the second-rounder's versatility was on display, contributing toward Chinn playing all but one defensive snap.

Chinn finished with eight tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Cardinals.

Chinn paced the Panthers in stops, continuing his strong start to his rookie season. Through four games, nobody on Carolina's defense has registered more than his 35 tackles, a total that includes at least seven stops every week thus far.

Chinn (hip) is not listed on Friday's injury report.

Chinn logged a trio of limited practices due to his hip injury, but it looks like he's functionally back to full health. The rookie second-round pick will look to keep up his tackle streak (27 in just three games) against the Cardinals on Sunday.

Chinn (hip) was limited at practice Wednesday, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.

This is the first we're hearing of an injury to Chinn, who has racked up 27 tackles through Carolina's first three games. His practice participation should be monitored in the lead-up to Sunday's game against Arizona.

Chinn finished with 12 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 21-16 win over the Chargers.

Chinn's total included one stop for loss and he also registered a QB hit. In once again playing 100 percent of Carolina's defensive snaps, the rookie trailed only Shaq Thompson for the team lead in tackles. Through three games, he's appeared unfazed by the transition from Southern Illinois to the NFL, as no Panther sports more than his 27 total tackles.

Chinn made seven tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 31-17 loss to the Buccaneers.

Chinn tied for the Panthers' team lead in tackles and now paces them with 15 stops through the first two weeks. The rookie also took a direct snap on a fake punt Sunday but was stuffed after one yard on the failed attempt. In playing all but one defensive snap, it's clear Chinn is already an instrumental piece of coordinator Phil Snow's scheme, giving him solid value ahead of Week 3's trip to face the Chargers.

Chinn finished with eight tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 34-30 loss to the Raiders.

Chinn started at strong-side linebacker and played all 63 defensive snaps in his NFL debut. If that wasn't impressive enough for the Southern Illinois product, Chinn also trailed only Shaq Thompson for Carolina's team lead in tackles. Given his excellent blend of versatility and athleticism, Chinn could be one of the more productive rookies this season, particularly given the opportunities available on a young Panthers defense.

Chinn will start at strong-side linebacker in Sunday's game versus the Raiders, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Chinn played safety at Southern Illinois, but the rookie second-rounder proved enough in camp to secure a starting linebacker role to begin the season. He played well in coverage during his collegiate career with 13 interceptions and 31 pass breakups, so he could key in on TE Darren Waller on Sunday.