Panthers Make Four Practice Squad Moves

The Carolina Panthers announced on Tuesday they have re-signed LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe and added RB Nate McCrary to the practice squad. 

To make room, Carolina released RB John Lovett and DB Gavin Heslop. 

Carolina’s practice squad now includes: 

1. CB Madre Harper
2. C Sam Tecklenburg
3. TE Colin Thompson
4. OL Deonte Brown
5. WR Derek Wright
6. QB Jacob Eason
7. WR C.J. Saunders
8. DB Marquise Blair
9. WR Preston Williams
10. DB Kenny Robinson
11. RB Spencer Brown
12. DE Delontae Scott
13. DT Raequan Williams
14. DT Phil Hoskins
15. LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe
16. RB Nate McCrary

Iyiegbuniwe, 26, was drafted by the Bears in the fourth round out of Western Kentucky. He played out the final year of a four-year, $3.1 million rookie contract and became a free agent in 2022.

The Seahawks signed Iyiegbuniwe to a one-year deal but ended up releasing him during training camp. He’s been on and off of the Panthers’ practice squad. 

In 2021, Iyiegbuniwe appeared in 11 games for the Bears and recorded four total tackles and one forced fumble.