Trevin Wallace Injury News & Updates

Head coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that Wallace is considered week-to-week due to a shoulder injury, and the second-year linebacker has been ruled out for Sunday's NFC South tilt against the Falcons, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Wallace may have picked up the injury during the Panthers' Week 10 loss to the Saints, when he logged four combined tackles, including 1.0 sacks. It's not clear whether the injury is severe enough for him to be a candidate for injured reserve, but for now, he'll focus on progressing enough in his recovery to return for Week 12 against the 49ers on Monday, Nov. 24. Third-year pro Claudin Cherelus will likely step into a starting role at inside linebacker alongside Christian Rozeboom for as long as Wallace is sidelined.

Wallace posted four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Panthers' 17-7 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

Wallace sacked Tyler Shough midway through the first quarter for an eight-yard loss, though the Saints' offense overcame the sack to come away with a 21-yard field goal from Blake Grupe eight plays later. Wallace didn't post a sack through the first seven games of the regular season, but he has logged 2.0 sacks over his last three outings. The second-year linebacker is up to 52 tackles (33 solo) and four pass defenses through 10 regular-season games.

Wallace (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Wallace had a DNP-LP-LP practice log during Week 9 prep while working through a shoulder injury, but the second-year linebacker has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. Wallace has recorded at least five tackles in five of eight regular-season games, and 39 stops on the year is fourth most on the Panthers.

Wallace (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Wallace posted back-to-back limited practices Thursday and Friday after logging a DNP on Wednesday. The second-year linebacker has started all eight games this season, logging 39 tackles (24 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three pass breakups on 85 percent of the defensive snaps.

Wallace (shoulder) logged a limited practice session Thursday.

Wallace suffered a stinger this past Sunday against Buffalo and wasn't able to practice Wednesday. Though he was able to return to participating one day later, his limited level of involvement casts at least some question about his status for Sunday's matchup against Green Bay. Wallace had played 100 percent of the Panthers' defensive snaps three straight weeks before the stinger reduced him to a 71 percent snap share versus the Bills.

Wallace (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday.

Wallace sustained a stinger during the Panthers' Week 8 loss to the Bills, when he logged seven tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks. He sat out of the first practice of Week 9 prep, but he'll have two more chances to practice in at least a limited capacity heading into Sunday's game against the Packers. The second-year pro has 39 tackles (24 solo) and three pass defenses through eight regular-season games.

Wallace (head) tallied seven total tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 40-9 loss to the Bills.

Wallace sustained a stinger and played just 71 percent of the Panthers' defensive snaps in the Week 8 loss -- his second-lowest snap share of the season. However, he was still incredibly impactful while on the field, bringing down Josh Allen in the first quarter. Wallace, a second-year pro from Kentucky, is one of the main reasons for Carolina's improved defense this season, recording 39 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and three passes defended over the team's first eight games. If he's healthy enough to play in the Week 9 matchup against Green Bay, he'll likely start alongside Christian Rozeboom in the Panthers' linebacker corps.

Wallace sustained a stinger injury during the Panthers' 40-9 loss to the Bills on Sunday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Wallace was cleared of a concussion after taking a hit to the head during the third quarter, but he still came out worse for wear. His practice participation over the coming week will provide clarity on his chances of playing in Week 9 against the Packers on Sunday, Nov. 2. Wallace tallied seven tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, prior to leaving Sunday's game.

Wallace (head) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Bills, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Wallace went to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion after taking a hit to the head. Medical staff have ruled Wallace out for the rest of Sunday's game, but it isn't clear whether he's entered the league's concussion protocol. Claudin Cherelus and Bam Martin-Scott are candidates to see more snaps at inside linebacker in Wallace's absence.

Wallace went to the locker room during Sunday's game against the Bills to be evaluated for a possible concussion, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

Wallace went to the locker room during the third quarter on Sunday after making a tackle on a run play. The second-year player was putting up one of his best games of the season, recording his first sack and a season-high seven tackles.

Wallace (shoulder) is participating in OTAs, Jeff Hawkins of the Charlotte Post reports.

Wallace suffered a shoulder injury in mid-December and required surgery to resolve the issue. He spent a significant portion of his rookie season as a starter, but he'll have to compete for that role in 2025 after the Panthers added Christian Rozeboom this offseason.

Panthers general manager Dan Morgan said Tuesday at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine that Wallace (shoulder) is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Morgan said Wallace is already rehabbing and out of his sling, which provides reason for optimism that the 2024 third-round pick will be able to return to action without missing much of the offseason. Despite not playing any defensive snaps the first two weeks of the 2024 campaign, Wallace managed to compile an impressive 64 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles across 13 regular-season appearances as a rookie. With Carolina having announced an intent to move on from Shaq Thompson (Achilles) this offseason, Wallace seems a fair candidate to earn a starting spot at inside linebacker Year 2.

Head coach Dave Canales told reporters Wednesday that Wallace will likely need a procedure to clean up his shoulder injury, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Wallace was placed on injured reserve Tuesday after sustaining a shoulder injury in Carolina's Week 13 loss to the Eagles, so it's no surprise that he will likely require surgery to repair the issue. The 21-year-old linebacker put together a solid rookie campaign before prior to the injury, posting 64 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles over 13 games (despite not playing any defensive snaps in the first two weeks). Wallace's performance this season could have earned him a starting spot on the Panthers' defense next year, but Jon Rhattigan will step in and serve as one of the team's top inside linebackers for the remainder of 2024.

The Panthers placed Wallace (shoulder) on injured reserve Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Wallace suffered a shoulder injury against the Eagles in Week 14, which forced him to be sidelined against the Cowboys this past Sunday. By being placed on IR and with the Panthers eliminated from postseason contention, Wallace will be sidelined for the final three games of the regular season. The rookie third-rounder stepped into a larger role in the Panthers' defense following the season-ending torn Achilles injury to veteran Shaq Thompson in early October, and Wallace will finish his first NFL regular season with 64 tackles (36 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery across 13 games. Jacoby Windmon will serve as the main backup at inside linebacker behind Jon Rhattigan and Josey Jewell due to Wallace's injury.

Wallace (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Wallace was injured in last week's loss to the Eagles and will be unable to play Sunday. Josey Jewell (hamstring) practiced fully Friday and is listed as questionable, so he appears to have a good chance to play Week 15.

Wallace (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Wallace appears to have picked up a shoulder injury in Carolina's Week 14 loss to the Eagles, as he played just 37 defensive snaps (his lowest mark since Week 4) and recorded six total tackles. If the rookie linebacker from Kentucky is unable to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday, he'll likely be sidelined for a Week 15 matchup against the Cowboys.

Wallace recorded six tackles (three solo) during Sunday's 22-16 loss at Philadelphia.

Wallace's defensive snap count of 37 was his lowest since Week 4, but he remains firmly fixed as the Panthers' second option at inside linebacker behind Josey Jewell. He could be called on more frequently in Week 15 versus the pass-happy Cowboys.

Wallace recorded five total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the Buccaneers.

Wallace was one of four Panthers defenders to record a sack in the Week 13 loss, bringing down Baker Mayfield for an eight-yard loss in overtime that led to a missed 55-yard field goal from Chase McLaughlin. The 2024 third-round pick was thrust into a starting role after Shaq Thompson tore his Achilles in Week 4, recording 55 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles in eight games since. Wallace is expected to remain one of the Panthers' top defensive playmakers in a Week 14 matchup against the Eagles.

Wallace tallied seven total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Commanders.

The 2024 third-round pick out of Kentucky tied Xavier Woods for the second-most tackles on the Panthers' defense Sunday, trailing only Chau Smith-Wade's eight-stop performance. Wallace has now recorded 31 total tackles and forced one fumble while playing 100-percent of Carolina's defensive snaps over the last three weeks following Shaq Thompson's (Achilles) season-ending injury. Expect Wallace to continue serving as one of the Panthers' top inside linebackers in Week 8's matchup against the Broncos.

Wallace recorded nine tackles (six solo), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in the Panthers' loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

Wallace made his second straight start with Shaq Thompson (Achilles, IR) done for the season. After recording 15 tackles (10 solo) in Week 5 against the Bears, Wallace continued his tackling ways versus Atlanta. He added the fumble recovery in the second quarter after Ray-Ray McCloud coughed up the football. Wallace should continue to rack up the tackles going forward with the Panthers projected to be trailing on the scoreboard most weeks, allowing opponents to run the ball more, leading to higher tackle rates for Carolina's linebackers.

Wallace recorded 15 tackles (10 solo) during Sunday's 36-10 loss at the Bears.

Wallace was thrust into a huge role in Week 5, logging 69 defensive snaps in one game after playing 32 defensive snaps total in Weeks 1-4 combined. He made the most of his opportunity and posted a ridiculous tackle total in a game where Chicago ran the football 39 times. He probably won't see quite as many chances versus the Falcons in Week 6.

Wallace is expected to start at linebacker on Sunday against the Bears, Darin Gantt on the Panthers' official website reports.

With Josey Jewell (hamstring) inactive and Shaq Thompson (Achilles) on injured reserve, Wallace will slide into a starting job in the middle of the Carolina defense. Wallace was a third-round pick in this year's NFL Draft and has played just 36 defensive snaps through four contests.