Fantasy Player Profile Claudin Cherelus
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- LB #53
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@TB: #10 vs opposing LB - 20.41 FPA
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Back with Carolina
Cherelus and the Panthers agreed to terms on a contract Friday.
Analysis: The 27-year-old has appeared in 27 regular-season games (six starts) for the Panthers over the last two seasons, recording 60 total tackles and one pass defensed. Following his new deal with Carolina, Cherelus is expected to operate as one of the team's top reserve inside linebackers during the 2026 season.
Published: Fri, Mar 13 at 12:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Tallies 32 stops in 2025
Cherelus posted 32 tackles (14 solo) and a pass defended across 14 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign.
Analysis: Cherelus racked up a career-high 32 tackles despite missing three games due to injuries. The 26-year-old was most productive toward the end of the season after taking over as one of the Panthers' starting inside linebackers in December following Trevin Wallace's placement on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. Cherelus is now set to become a free agent this offseason.
Published: Wed, Feb 4 at 7:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Ready for wild-card round
Cherelus (calf/ankle) was a full participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Cherelus was unable to play Week 18, but he appears fully on track for Saturday's wild-card round matchup against the Rams. Across 14 regular-season appearances in 2025, Cherelus tallied a career-high 32 tackles (14 solo) and one pass defensed.
Published: Tue, Jan 6 at 2:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Out for Saturday
Cherelus (calf/ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Buccaneers.
Analysis: The 26-year-old from Alcorn State sustained ankle and calf injuries during the Week 17 loss to the Seahawks and didn't practice throughout the week, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Saturday. Cherelus had been filling in for the injured Trevin Wallace (IR, shoulder) in Carolina's linebacker corps, recording 32 total tackles and one pass defensed over 14 appearances this season. While Cherelus is out in Week 18, expect Bam Martin-Scott to start alongside Christian Rozeboom.
Published: Thu, Jan 1 at 9:56am by Rotowire.com
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Still not practicing
Cherelus (calf/ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's walthrough.
Analysis: Cherelus still has a walking boot on his left foot Wednesday, per Joe Person of The Athletic. Though he'll have one more chance to take the practice field Thursday, he seems an unlikely candidate to be cleared in time for Sunday's road matchup against the Buccaneers. Bam Martin-Scott will handle an expanded role on defense Week 18 if Cherelus is unable to play.
Published: Wed, Dec 31 at 11:23am by Rotowire.com
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DNP in walk-through
Cherelus (calf) did not participate in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Kaye observed that Cherelus was present in the facility for Tuesday's session but was only seen watching in a walking boot. The linebacker's presence around preparations for Saturday's divisional game with the Buccaneers should be a positive sign for his availability, but he will need to get on the field in one of the next two practices if he hopes to dodge an injury designation and suit up for Week 18.
Published: Tue, Dec 30 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable to return Sunday
Cherelus is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks due to a calf injury, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Cherelus appeared to sustain the injury late in the second quarter, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Bam Martin-Scott will see more snaps on defense for as long as Cherelus is out of the game.
Published: Sun, Dec 28 at 12:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Set for Week 16 start
Cherelus will start Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Cherelus will make a spot start at inside linebacker in Trevin Wallace's (shoulder) absence. In 12 appearances (two starts) this season, Cherelus has 24 tackles (eight solo).
Published: Fri, Dec 19 at 9:55am by Rotowire.com
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Clears concussion protocol
Cherelus (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints.
Analysis: Cherelus suffered a concussion in Week 12 against the 49ers that caused him to miss Week 13. The 26-year-old opened the week as a limited participant after having a chance to rest over the Panthers' bye week. The third-year pro was on track to return after two straight full practices and has now officially cleared the NFL's concussion protocol. Cherelus will continue to handle rotational duties at interior linebacker in his return.
Published: Fri, Dec 12 at 3:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Still in protocol, practices fully
Cherelus (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Head coach Dave Canales has stated that Cherelus is on track to suit up for Sunday's road matchup against the Saints, but he still needs to fully clear the NFL's concussion protocol. Once he's been cleared by an independent neurologist, Cherelus will resume handling a rotational role at interior linebacker for the Panthers.
Published: Thu, Dec 11 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Wednesday
Cherelus (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Alcorn State product sustained a concussion in the Week 12 loss to the 49ers and was not able to clear protocol in time to play Sunday. While Cherelus is sidelined in Week 13, expect Trevin Wallace and Krys Barnes to operate as the Panthers' top inside linebackers.
Published: Fri, Nov 28 at 11:04am by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice Wednesday
Cherelus (concussion) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Cherelus sustained a concussion in Monday night's 20-9 loss to the 49ers, so his inability to practice Wednesday was expected. The linebacker will have to clear concussion protocol in order to play in Week 13, and he'll have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's game against the Rams.
Published: Wed, Nov 26 at 6:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out against 49ers
Cherelus won't return to Monday's game against the 49ers after suffering a concussion, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Cherelus had seen an increased role with both Trevin Wallace (shoulder) and Christian Rozeboom (hip) inactive. However, his absence further depletes Carolina's linebacker corps, which won't bode well for the unit's ability to slow down Christian McCaffrey in the second half.
Published: Mon, Nov 24 at 6:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Impresses in starting role
Cherelus tallied 10 total tackles (two solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 30-27 overtime win over the Falcons.
Analysis: With Trevin Wallace (shoulder) sidelined for the Week 11 win, Cherelus started in the Panthers' linebacker corps and made the most of his opportunity. He tied Christian Rozeboom for the second-most tackles on Carolina's defense, trailing Tre'von Moehrig's 11-stop performance. Wallace is currently labeled as week-to-week, so there's a chance Cherelus remains one of the Panthers' starting inside linebackers in the Week 12 matchup against the 49ers.
Published: Mon, Nov 17 at 10:19am by Rotowire.com
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Takes field Thursday
Cherelus suited up for Carolina's 19-10 preseason loss to the Steelers on Thursday, Kassidy Hill and Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site report.
Analysis: Cherelus played 17 defensive snaps during Thursday's preseason finale, so it looks like he's fully recovered from the groin injury that forced him to sit out Carolina's prior exhibition matchup against Houston. He's expected to contribute on special teams while handling a depth role on defense this season.
Published: Fri, Aug 22 at 10:57am by Rotowire.com
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Unlikely to play vs. Houston
Cherelus (groin) is not expected to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Texans, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Cherelus missed the Panthers' preseason opener against the Browns due to a groin injury, and the issue will keep him out of Saturday's contest as well. The third-year inside linebacker is competing for a depth spot on the 53-man roster, and if he doesn't play Saturday, he'll work on being available for Carolina's preseason finale against Pittsburgh on Thursday. Cherelus played in 13 regular-season games for the Panthers in 2024 and logged 28 tackles (13 solo) while splitting his snaps between…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 16 at 8:58am by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with groin issue
Cherelus left Wednesday's training camp practice with a groin injury, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Cherelus had been participating fully in training camp after spending the last three weeks of last season on injured reserve with a toe injury, but he seems to have suffered another bad stroke of injury luck. As long as Cherelus is sidelined, Jacoby Windmon projects to see increased reps at linebacker.
Published: Wed, Aug 6 at 5:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Placed on injured reserve
The Panthers placed Cherelus (toe) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Analysis: Chereles got the Week 15 start in place of an injured Trevin Wallace (shoulder) and played a season-high 73 percent of the Panthers' defensive snaps versus Dallas. However, his season is now done, and he finishes 2024 with 28 tackles (13 solo) and one QB hit across 158 defensive snaps and another 204 on special teams. Cam Gill appears to be the next man up at linebacker for Carolina after he played 19 defensive snaps to Jon Rhattigan's one against the Cowboys.
Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Out for season with toe
Cherelus sustained a season-ending toe injury during Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Cherelus will need surgery to address the injury. He had been operating as Carolina's second starting inside linebacker next to Josey Jewell with Trevin Wallace out, and if Wallace remains sidelined, Cherelus' absence could mean a significant role for Jon Rhattigan in Week 16.
Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 7:29am by Rotowire.com
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Will start Sunday
Cherelus will start Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.
Analysis: With Trevin Wallace (shoulder) inactive and Shaq Thompson (Achilles) out for the season, Cherelus will start next to Josey Jewell at inside linebacker. Cherelus has played double-digit snaps only twice this season, totaling eight tackles (four solo) in 91 defensive snaps across those two games.
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 9:04am by Rotowire.com
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Will play Week 8
Cherelus (hamstring) is active for Sunday's battle against the Broncos, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Cherelus hurt his hamstring Week 6 against Atlanta and wasn't able to play last Sunday versus Washington. However, he was able to log a trio of limited practices this week and is set to make his return against Denver. Cherelus saw increased opportunities Weeks 5 and 6 with Josey Jewell sidelined, but Jewell is also returning to action Week 8, so Cherelus could go back to working mostly on special teams.
Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Week 8
Cherelus (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
Analysis: Cherelus was able to log a week of limited practice sessions after missing the Panthers' Week 7 loss to the Commanders due to a hamstring injury. If he's unable to play through the issue Sunday, expect Shaquille Quarterman to see increased reps on the Panthers' first-team defense.
Published: Fri, Oct 25 at 12:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Week 7
Cherelus (hamstring) did not practice Friday and is ruled out for Sunday's game against Washington.
Analysis: Cherelus hasn't practiced in any capacity since being forced out of Carolina's loss to the Falcons in Week 6. With starter Josey Jewell (hamstring) and depth man Jon Rhattigan (knee) also both ruled out for Sunday's contest, the Panthers' interior-linebacker corps will be severely depleted versus the Commanders.
Published: Fri, Oct 18 at 11:31am by Rotowire.com
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Suffers hamstring injury
Cherelus suffered a hamstring injury during the Panthers' 38-20 loss to the Falcons on Sunday, Kassidy Hill of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: The linebacker made five tackles (three solo) before leaving the game. Cherelus was deemed doubtful to return in the fourth quarter. The backup was playing Sunday because starter Josey Jewell was inactive due to a hamstring injury.
Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 4:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Participating in OTAs
Cherelus (knee) was on the field for OTAs on Monday, Joseph Person of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Cherelus was placed on IR on Nov. 3 due to a knee injury, causing him to miss the Panthers' last 10 regular-season games. He played in six games for Carolina in 2023, and he did not record a tackle across 105 snaps on special teams.
Published: Tue, May 21 at 7:29pm by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
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| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | @JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | @ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | @NE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 5 | MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @NYJ, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 8 | BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 1.50 |
| 9 | @GB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 10 | NO, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2.00 |
| 11 | @ATL, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 7.00 |
| 12 | @SF, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3.50 |
| 13 | LAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @NO, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1.00 |
| 16 | TB, | 6 | - | - | - | - | 7.00 |
| 17 | SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @TB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
