Donte Jackson headed to injured reserve

The team added some needed linebacker depth Tuesday, bringing back a player who has spent parts of the last three seasons here.

The team waived veteran Jonathan Harris, who had appeared in seven games after being signed off the Dolphins practice squad.

Rookie Trevin Wallace and Claudin Cherelus were placed on IR Tuesday, leaving them thin at the position for the final three weeks.

The Carolina Panthers have activated safety Nick Scott from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game with the Cowboys. The club also waived Jammie Robinson. 

The rookie running back was lost for the season to a torn ACL. The team added an experienced return option to the roster, plus other moves.

The team brought in two new players and a familiar face, after some injuries forced some adjustments to the practice squad.

The outside linebacker adds depth on defense and a proven contributor on special teams. Plus the rest of Saturday's moves.

The veteran safety and special teamer has been on injured reserve since Week 8, but was cleared to resume practicing Wednesday.

The team added former Vikings cornerback Akayleb Evans on Monday, adding to their inventory of corners with size.

The veteran running back suffered an ankle injury in the win over the Giants in Germany, and will miss at least the next four weeks. Plus more transactions on Saturday.

The Panthers added the cornerback to the active roster after he played in the previous three games as a practice squad elevation. They also placed tight end Ian Thomas on injured reserve.

The veteran wide receiver is back on the 53-man roster at the end of his practice window, after missing the last seven games with a hamstring issue.