- C.J. Saunders
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- Pos WR
- Status AActive
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Let go by Atlanta
The Falcons released Saunders from their practice squad Wednesday, Tori McElhany of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Saunders was let go alongside Zay Malone to make room for Andre Smith and Keilahn Harris on Atlanta's practice squad. The 27-year-old will now look to try to catch on with another team.
Published: Wed, Oct 11 at 4:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds practice squad spot
Saunders was picked up by the Falcons' practice squad Thursday, Scott Bair of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Saunders was waived by the Panthers on Saturday after failing to secure a depth spot in a crowded wide receiver room. He'll stay in the NFC South and look to make an impression in Atlanta.
Published: Thu, Aug 31 at 5:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Waived by Panthers
Saunders was waived by the Panthers on Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.
Analysis: Saunders was competing against a crowded wide receiver room in Carolina for the chance to make it on its final 53-man roster. He ultimately came up short, which means he will need to look for a new opportunity elsewhere unless the team offers him a spot on its practice squad. The 26-year-old has been with the Panthers' organization since signing with the team as an undrafted free agent in 2021.
Published: Sat, Aug 26 at 8:32am by Rotowire.com
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Signs new contract with Panthers
Carolina signed Saunders to a reserve/future contract Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Saunders didn't appear in a single contest during the 2022 season, though he did play in two games with the Panthers back in 2021. The young wideout will now get a chance to continue his development with the team.
Published: Tue, Jan 10 at 7:22am by Rotowire.com
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Joins Carolina's practice squad
The Panthers signed Saunders to their practice squad Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Saunders was waived ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline but has returned to the team on a practice-squad deal. The undrafted wideout out of Ohio State dealt with a quadriceps strain for much of August but returned to action during the Panthers' preseason finale, operating mostly as a kick returner. He made his NFL debut last year with Carolina, catching both of his targets for 11 yards.
Published: Fri, Sep 2 at 9:39am by Rotowire.com
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Let go by Carolina
The Panthers waived Saunders on Tuesday.
Analysis: Saunders dealt with a quadriceps strain for much of August but returned to action during the Panthers' preseason finale, operating mostly as a kick returner. The Ohio State wideout appeared in two games for Carolina last year, catching both of his targets for 11 yards.
Published: Tue, Aug 30 at 3:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Back in returner role Friday
Saunders (quadriceps) returned one punt for 23 yards during the Panthers' preseason game Friday.
Analysis: Saunders returned to the field just under three weeks after being sidelined with a quadriceps strain picked up in early August. The 25-year-old's participation just ahead of Carolina's final roster cuts Tuesday should help his chances to secure a spot over fellow returners Shi Smith and Andre Roberts.
Published: Mon, Aug 29 at 7:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Out 3-4 weeks with quad strain
Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday that Saunders has been diagnosed with a quadriceps strain and will be sidelined for three to four weeks, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Given the return timetable, Saunders likely won't be available for any of the Panthers' preseason contests, which will make it extremely difficult for him to land a spot on the initial 53-man roster. The former Ohio State wideout was elevated to the Panthers' active roster for Weeks 16 and 18 last year, catching both of his targets for 11 yards.
Published: Wed, Aug 10 at 7:58am by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with leg strain
Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said Tuesday that Saunders is dealing with a lower leg strain, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The extent and severity of the issue remains unclear, but any prolonged absence for the former Ohio State product will make it increasingly difficult to land a spot on the initial 53-man roster. Saunders was elevated to the Panthers' active roster for Weeks 16 and 18 last year, catching both of his targets for 11 yards.
Published: Tue, Aug 9 at 10:35am by Rotowire.com
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