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Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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| Regular Season | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Post Season | — | — | — | — | — |
Top Akayleb Evans News
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Panthers' Akayleb Evans: Staying in Carolina
Evans is set to sign a one-year deal with the Panthers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
The 26-year-old corner appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Panthers last season, recording 12 total tackles while playing a key role on special teams (153 snaps). After re-signing with Carolina on Monday, Evans is expected to maintain a similar role ahead of the 2026 season.
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Panthers' Akayleb Evans: Ready for Sunday
Evans (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets.
Evans missed the Panthers' Week 6 win over the Cowboys and was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but he upgraded to a full session Friday and is now in line to play Sunday. The 26-year-old corner from Missouri has played 57 total snaps (50 on special teams, seven on defense) through five appearances this season, recording four total tackles.
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Panthers' Akayleb Evans: Stays limited Thursday
Evans (hamstring) remained a limited participant in practice Thursday.
Evans has kicked off Week 7 prep with consecutive limited practice sessions after missing Carolina's Week 6 win over the Cowboys. Friday's practice participation level will shed some light on Evans' chances of returning to action Sunday against the Jets.
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Panthers' Akayleb Evans: Sidelined for Week 6
Evans (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.
Evans likely sustained a hamstring injury in Carolina's Week 5 win over the Dolphins that's now holding him out of Sunday's contest. The fourth-year pro has played just seven defensive snaps through five games, so his absence will likely have minimal impact on the Panthers' defense in Week 6.
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Panthers' Akayleb Evans: Recovered from rib injury
Evans (ribs) has been participating in OTAs, Jeff Hawkins of The Charlotte Post reports.
Evans is working with the second-team defense to begin OTAs. He has recovered from the rib injury he suffered in Carolina's 2024 season finale. Evans could earn a larger role in the secondary with a strong camp.
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Panthers' Akayleb Evans: Won't return to Week 18 clash
Evans (ribs) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against Atlanta, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Evans was hurt early in the second quarter and was ruled out just after halftime. While he was in the game, the Missouri product logged two tackles (both solo). Evans will finish the 2024 campaign with five tackles over nine games between Minnesota and Carolina.
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Panthers' Akayleb Evans: Exits game due to rib injury
Evans (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Evans injured his ribs during the second quarter of Sunday's game. He got the start at outside corner for Jaycee Horn (hip), but Caleb Farley will likely fill in for as long as Evans is sidelined.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 198 lbs |
| Birthplace: Wyandanch, NY |
| Age: 26 |
| School: Missouri |
| Experience: 5 |