Lathan Ransom Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Panthers vs Saints game on Dec 14, 2025 with our National Football League injury report.Dec 1, 2025
Dealing with thumb injury
Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Monday that Ransom sustained a thumb injury in Sunday's 31-28 win over the Rams, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
With Tre'von Moehrig suspended for the Week 13 contest, Ransom drew the start and performed phenomenally, recording 11 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks. However, it now appears he's sustained a thumb injury in the process, and the Panthers are still looking into various treatment options and timelines. Carolina has a Week 14 bye, which may give the rookie safety enough time to recover ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Saints.
Nov 30, 2025
Likely moving into starting role
Ransom is expected to start at safety in place of Tre'Von Moehrig (suspension) against the Rams on Sunday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ransom underwent a procedure on his hand earlier this month, but he seems to be back to full health now. The rookie has recently been playing about one-third of Carolina's defensive snaps, but he'll likely take on a much larger role Sunday. Moehrig's suspension is for just one game, so Ransom's time as a starter could be short-lived.
Nov 20, 2025
Trending up for Week 12
Ransom (hand) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Ransom underwent a hand procedure last Wednesday and didn't practice at all during the week. He consequently missed Sunday's win over Atlanta, but his ability to practice in full Thursday suggests he'll be able to return to action Monday against San Francisco. Ransom has been a rotational defensive back during his rookie campaign while also working as a core special-teamer.
Nov 14, 2025
Won't suit up at Atlanta
Ransom (hand) is out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ransom will sit out his first game of the year in Week 11 after undergoing a procedure to address a hand issue. His absence may open up a few snaps in the secondary for Demani Richardson on Sunday.
Nov 12, 2025
Undergoes hand procedure
Ransom (hand) did not practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Per Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer, Ransom underwent a hand procedure and is considered day-to-day. It's unclear if he'll have a chance to suit up for Sunday's matchup against Atlanta, though he'll likely need to turn in some level of practice participation in the next two days.
Nov 6, 2025
Fully participates in practice
Ransom (illness) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Ransom (illness) was limited in practice Wednesday but appears to be on track to play after recording a full practice Thursday. The 23-year-old has served as Carolina's top reserve safety though nine games this season, accounting for 26 total tackles and one forced fumble over 294 total snaps (179 on defense and 115 on special teams).
Nov 5, 2025
Logs limited session Wednesday
Ransom (illness) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Ransom has served as one of Carolina's top reserve safeties in his first nine NFL games, recording 26 total tackles and one forced fumble over 294 total snaps (179 on defense, 115 on special teams). The rookie from Ohio State likely needs to upgrade to full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid an injury designation for the Week 10 matchup against the Saints.
Apr 26, 2025
Scooped by Panthers
The Panthers selected Ransom in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 122nd overall.
ANALYSIS
Ransom initially planned to enter the draft last year before a foot injury kept him at Ohio State for another season. The physical safety excelled in his fifth year, tallying 76 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss and an interception to earn Second Team All-American honors and help the Buckeyes win a National Championship. Ransom looks like a strong run defender in the NFL with room to develop his pass-coverage abilities. The Panthers lack depth in their secondary, meaning Ransom could make an impact sooner than later.
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