The Jets claimed Wallace off waivers from the Panthers on Monday.
Wallace did not make the Panthers' 53-man roster and was waived by the team Sunday. He'll get a new opportunity with the Jets, where he will likely operate in a depth role at linebacker behind projected starters Francisco Mauigoa, Demario Davis and Jamien Sherwood. Wallace started in all 12 of his appearances with Carolina in the 2025 regular season, though his campaign was cut short in mid-November by a shoulder injury that required surgery in December.
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Panthers' Trevin Wallace: Involved in Hall of Fame Game
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Wallace (shoulder) recorded three tackles during Thursday's 33-30 preseason win at Arizona.
Wallace underwent surgery to address a shoulder issue after an injury ended his year early in 2025, but he was able to suit up for the unofficial start of the preseason. He is a candidate for a starting role at linebacker in 2026, but he'll need to find a way to stay healthy to put himself on the IDP radar.
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Panthers' Trevin Wallace: Still nursing shoulder issue
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Wallace underwent shoulder surgery following the 2025 season and is not yet cleared for contact, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
The 23-year-old linebacker from Kentucky had season-ending shoulder surgery following the Panthers' Week 15 loss to the Saints, and it now appears he had a second procedure during the offseason. Wallace was one of Carolina's leading tacklers last season, tallying 61 stops, including 2.0 sacks, and four passes defensed across just 12 regular-season games. Once fully healthy, he's expected to start alongside Devin Lloyd as the Panthers' top inside linebacker duo.
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Panthers' Trevin Wallace: Shifts to IR
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Wallace (shoulder) was placed on the injured reserve list Saturday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Wallace underwent season-ending shoulder surgery earlier in the week, so it's no surprise that he's been placed on IR. The second-year pro from Kentucky was one of Carolina's most impactful defenders this season, recording 61 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and four passes defensed over 12 appearances. With Wallace sidelined for the remainder of the Panthers' 2025 campaign, expect Claudin Cherelus to start alongside Christian Rozeboom in the team's inside linebacker corps.
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Panthers' Trevin Wallace: Ruled out Week 17
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Wallace (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Seattle.
Wallace will end up missing a second consecutive game due to a shoulder injury that he sustained in practice during Week 16 prep, and his next opportunity to play is the Panthers' regular-season finale against the Buccaneers in Week 18. Claudin Cherelus will likely start at inside linebacker for a second straight game in Wallace's absence.
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Panthers' Trevin Wallace: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Wallace (shoulder) didn't participate in Carolina's practice Wednesday.
Wallace continues to battle the shoulder injury that held him out of the Week 16 win over Tampa Bay. Claudin Cherelus would make another start at inside linebacker if Wallace remains sidelined for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
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Panthers' Trevin Wallace: Full practice Wednesday
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Wallace (shoulder) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Wallace appears to be on track to return to action in Week 13 after missing the team's Week 12 loss to the 49ers on Monday Night Football due to a shoulder injury. The linebacker will have two more chances to build off of Wednesday's practice ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Rams.
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Panthers' Trevin Wallace: Logs another DNP
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Wallace (shoulder) did not practice Friday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Wallace has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to a shoulder injury he sustained against the Falcons in Week 11. He's considered week-to-week due to the injury, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him sidelined for Monday's game against the 49ers. With Christian Rozeboom (hip) unlikely to play Week 12, Claudin Cherelus and Bam Martin-Scott are the top candidates to start at inside linebacker for the Panthers.
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Panthers' Trevin Wallace: Sits out practice to start week
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Wallace (shoulder) did not participate in practice Thursday.
The inside linebacker missed last week's win over the Falcons with the injury as well. Wallace will have two more practice days to get on the field ahead of Monday's matchup with the 49ers. Claudin Cherelus, Bam Martin-Scott and Maema Njongmeta are Carolina's backup inside linebackers.
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Panthers' Trevin Wallace: Week-to-week with shoulder injury
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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.
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Panthers' Trevin Wallace: Opens week with DNP
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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.
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Panthers' Trevin Wallace: Sustains stinger vs. Buffalo
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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.
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Panthers' Trevin Wallace: Won't return vs. Buffalo
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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.
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Panthers' Trevin Wallace: Potential concussion
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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.
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Panthers' Trevin Wallace: Likely needs surgery
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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 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 earn 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.
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Panthers' Trevin Wallace: Logs first career sack Sunday
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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.
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Panthers' Trevin Wallace: Nine more tackles in defeat
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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.
