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Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles ruled out S Antoine Winfield and CB Jamel Dean while TE Cade Otton will be a game-time decision. (Rick Stroud) Greg Auman notes

Carolina Panthers News / Cat Scratch Reader / November 30

Panthers Injury Report & Transactions - Week 13

The Panthers signed a promising, young cornerback in Akayleb Evans. The Carolina Panthers front office is busy throughout the season with transactions, roster moves, and injury updates.

Minnesota Vikings News / purplePTSD.com / November 26

Recently-Cut Vikings Defender Gets a New Gig

Predictably, a team made a move to acquire former Vikings defender Akayleb Evans. Ian Rapoport of The NFL Network sent along the word, noting that Carolina is the corner’s new home: “Former #Vikings CB Akayleb Evans, who was waived on Saturday, was claimed by the #Panthers, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / November 25

Panthers waive co-leader in sacks to make room for CB

The Panthers have moved on from their co-leader in sacks.

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Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / November 25

Vikings waive Nick Muse on his birthday; Akayleb Evans claimed by Panthers

The Vikings have waived tight end Nick Muse, they announced on Monday. He's expected to be re-signed to the practice squad if he clears waivers. Muse, a seventh-round pick out of South Carolina in 2022, was activated from injured reserve and played on Sunday in Chicago for the first time since Week 2.

Minnesota Vikings News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 25

Panthers Claim CB Akayleb Evans

Ian Rapoport reports that the Panthers claimed CB Akayleb Evans on Monday after he was waived by the Vikings on Saturday. Evans, 25, attended Tulsa for three years before transferring to Missouri in 2021 as a graduate transfer.

Minnesota Vikings News / Athlon Sports / November 24

Vikings officially waive CB Akayleb Evans, activate TE Nick Muse from IR

The Minnesota Vikings have officially waived cornerback Akayleb Evans and activated tight end Nick Muse off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's Week 12 game against the Chicago Bears.

NFL News / Big Blue View / November 23

Should Giants claim CB just waived by Minnesota Vikings?

Taking a flier on adding a young depth player might not be a bad idea It is no secret that cornerback is one of the positions the New York Giants will need to try and upgrade once the 2024 season ends.

NFL News / New York Giants on SI / November 23

Should Giants Put in Waiver Claim for Recently Released Vikings Cornerback?

Among the positions where the New York Giants are in dire need of depth–not just this season but for the future–is cornerback. And there is now a player available on the waiver wire who, as a low-cost option, could help fill the hole that developed when the team cut cornerback/special teamer Nick McCloud for salary cap reasons.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / November 23

Vikings make surprising roster move that bring more criticism to frustrating 2022 NFL Draft class

The Minnesota Vikings draft class in 2022 has been a disaster and it's seemingly getting worse. On Saturday morning, the Vikings waived cornerback Akayleb Evans.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / November 23

Chiefs, Saints Could Land Cut 17-Game Starter

After three seasons with the team, the Minnesota Vikings decided to cut cornerback Akayleb Evans ahead of their Week 12 matchup against the Chicago Bears.