The team added Chandler Wooten to the 53-man roster, and signed former Titans first-rounder Caleb Farley to the practice squad.

The team brought back a couple of players who were here in training camp, and have experience with the coaching staff.

The team placed the veteran wideout on IR, ruling him out for at least four weeks, after a hamstring injury in Sunday's win over the Raiders. Plus other transactions.

The Panthers returned Eku Leota to the practice squad on Thursday, and added Tarron Jackson to the active roster. 

The veteran tight end has played in both games this season, and returns to the practice squad along with new signing Russ Yeast.

The team added tight end Feleipe Franks to the active roster, released veteran Jordan Matthews, and waived outside linebacker Eku Leota.

The former Dolphins first-rounder adds experience and production at the position alongside Jadeveon Clowney.

The team put the star defensive tackle on IR Tuesday, as part of a handful of other roster moves. Brown will not return this season.

Franks was up for Sunday's opener to cover the injury related shortage at the position, playing mostly on special teams.

The team made several roster moves in advance of Saturday's trip to New Orleans for the regular season opener.

The team signed tight end Messiah Swinson off the Green Bay practice squad Wednesday, giving them more depth at the position.