On September 3, the Carolina Panthers announced the addition of Ahmani Marshall to their practice squad, a move designed to shore up depth at running back as the team heads into its season‑opening showdown with the Chicago Bears.
Marshall, an undrafted free agent out of Appalachian State, arrived after a breakout 2024 campaign in which he amassed more than 700 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, and he had also spent time on the Cleveland Browns’ roster, appearing in all three preseason games and contributing 46 rushing yards and 48 receiving yards with a touchdown. A native of Winston‑Salem, North Carolina, his college production and professional preseason experience give the Panthers a versatile option at the position.
A timely roster move
The Panthers’ running back corps had been thinned by injuries; Trevor Etienne was placed on injured reserve, while Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks missed recent contests due to soreness, leaving only two healthy backs available for the early part of the schedule. Adding Marshall provides the needed insurance policy as the team prepares for the regular‑season opener.
With the regular‑season opener slated for September 13, the Panthers view Marshall’s versatility as a valuable insurance policy, hoping his experience in both the college and professional games will help the team navigate the rigors of the upcoming campaign.