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| HT/WT: 6-2, 198 lbs |
| Birthplace: Wyandanch, NY |
| Age: 27 |
| School: Missouri |
| Experience: 5 |
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2026 Defensive
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| Regular Season | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Top Akayleb Evans News
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Panthers' Akayleb Evans: Placed on IR
Evans (triceps) was placed on injured reserve by the Panthers on Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.
Evans is dealing with a triceps injury, and he was unable to practice at all this week ahead of being ruled out for Thursday night's contest versus Green Bay. The 27-year-old will now be forced to miss at least four games while on IR, and in his absence, Will Lee, Malcolm DeWalt and Chau Smith-Wade will stand to operate as the team's primary options at cornerback.
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Panthers' Akayleb Evans: Ruled out for TNF
Evans (triceps) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's game against the Packers.
Evans logged three consecutive DNPs in Week 8 prep. The cornerback was unable to overcome his new injury during the Panthers' short week, leaving him sidelined for Thursday's contest. Will Lee and Chau Smith-Wade are now the only cornerbacks on the Panthers' active roster, meaning multiple defensive backs will likely be elevated to the active roster for Thursday's game.
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Panthers' Akayleb Evans: DNP on Monday's practice estimate
Evans (triceps/knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.
With Jaycee Horn (quadriceps) and Mike Jackson (groin) both on injured reserve, Evans started in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, finishing with two total tackles (two solo). The 27-year-old will have a few more days to get healthy ahead of Thursday's game against Green Bay, but if he can't suit up, Chau Smith-Wade and Robert Rochell could be in line for more snaps.
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Panthers' Akayleb Evans: Double-digit stops in win
Evans recorded 11 total tackles (nine solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday night's 32-26 win over the Lions.
Evans stepped into a starting role at cornerback after Mike Jackson (groin) and Jaycee Horn (quadriceps) were both placed on injured reserve. The 27-year-old led the team in takedowns, and he'll likely operate in a starting role again Week 6 against the Eagles.
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Panthers' Akayleb Evans: Not listed on injury report
Evans (neck) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
Evans was held out of the Panthers' preseason finale against the Texans on Aug. 28 after aggravating a neck injury during practice. However, his absence from the first injury report of Week 1 prep indicates that he'll be available to play against the Bears on Sunday. Evans contributed mostly on special teams during the 2025 regular season, finishing with 12 tackles (six solo) across 16 games.
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Panthers' Akayleb Evans: Aggravates neck issue
Evans (neck) did not play in Friday's preseason finale against the Texans, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Evans aggravated a neck injury during Wednesday's practice and was subsequently held out of Friday's game. The backup cornerback signed a one-year deal in March to stay with the Panthers and will likely reprise his role with the team in 2026.
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Panthers' Akayleb Evans: Staying in Carolina
Evans is set to sign a one-year deal with the Panthers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
The 26-year-old corner appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Panthers last season, recording 12 total tackles while playing a key role on special teams (153 snaps). After re-signing with Carolina on Monday, Evans is expected to maintain a similar role ahead of the 2026 season.
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Panthers' Akayleb Evans: Ready for Sunday
Evans (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets.
Evans missed the Panthers' Week 6 win over the Cowboys and was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but he upgraded to a full session Friday and is now in line to play Sunday. The 26-year-old corner from Missouri has played 57 total snaps (50 on special teams, seven on defense) through five appearances this season, recording four total tackles.
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Panthers' Akayleb Evans: Stays limited Thursday
Evans (hamstring) remained a limited participant in practice Thursday.
Evans has kicked off Week 7 prep with consecutive limited practice sessions after missing Carolina's Week 6 win over the Cowboys. Friday's practice participation level will shed some light on Evans' chances of returning to action Sunday against the Jets.
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Panthers' Akayleb Evans: Sidelined for Week 6
Evans (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.
Evans likely sustained a hamstring injury in Carolina's Week 5 win over the Dolphins that's now holding him out of Sunday's contest. The fourth-year pro has played just seven defensive snaps through five games, so his absence will likely have minimal impact on the Panthers' defense in Week 6.
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Panthers' Akayleb Evans: Recovered from rib injury
Evans (ribs) has been participating in OTAs, Jeff Hawkins of The Charlotte Post reports.
Evans is working with the second-team defense to begin OTAs. He has recovered from the rib injury he suffered in Carolina's 2024 season finale. Evans could earn a larger role in the secondary with a strong camp.
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