Carolina reshapes the roster with nine moves, pushing Chandler Zavala and David Moore to injured reserve and testing a fragile WR group after Week 4’s loss to New England. Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker are also banged up, elevating the urgency for replacements as Brady Christensen steps in at guard for Zavala. DeeJay Dallas, Trevian Thomas, and Jake Curhan join the 53-man squad, while Aiden Williams, Saahdiq Charles, and Tre Tyus land on the practice squad. LaBryan Ray is designated to return, giving Carolina a 21-day window to prove himself as the DL options shift.

Fantasy angles shift with the moves: Dallas could soak up early-down work and goal-line opportunities, while the line’s instability may affect QB and receiver production. With Moore sidelined and WR depth stretched, Legette’s producers and the next men up will become focal points, and Curhan’s depth adds versatility along the line. The Cardinals connection and the Patriots test add context for midseason depth decisions and potential sleeper targets in Carolina’s evolving offense.

Panthers’ Week 2 outlook tightens as injuries hit the trenches. Wharton’s hamstring will sideline him 2-4 weeks, testing interior depth while Nijman’s Week 1 effort underscored protection issues. Renfrow’s rib injury adds another cut to the receiving corps, with Jones II limited and Crumedy/Jaden Crumedy stepping into larger roles. Cam Jackson could push for more snaps behind Wharton, reshaping the Panthers’ front seven against Arizona.

Fantasy angles shift quickly: Renfrow’s status could boost other receivers in a game Carolina leans on quick throws and run game tempo. With the rookie interior guys stepping up, IDP edges may see increased opportunity, and Young’s sophomore season starts under new pressure, raising the stakes for Week 2 projections and DFS lineups.