The Carolina Panthers have activated cornerback Rasul Douglas from the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list.
Douglas has been the team’s top corner this season, but he missed the last two games, both divisional losses. In six games, Douglas has posted 27 combined tackles and six pass breakups. In coverage, he has allowed only 5.9 yards per target and a 76.8 passer rating. Getting Douglas back in the lineup will be critical for the Panthers this week as they face the Kansas City Chiefs, owners of the most-stacked wide receiver corps in the NFL.
The team also signed former Eagles wide receiver Shelton Gibson to their practice squad. Kicker Taylor Bertolet was released to make room for him.
Offensive linemen Tyler Larsen and Michael Schofield are still on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
In related news, coach Matt Rhule says running back Christian McCaffrey will practice this week. The hope is he will be able to play Sunday.
