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Ray saw increased playing time in his second year in Carolina, improving as both a pass rusher and run stopper while recording 41 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over 591 defensive snaps. The Panthers bolstered their defensive line in free agency by signing Tershawn Wharton and Bobby Brown, addressing a unit that struggled across the board in 2024. As a result, Ray is likely to serve as a backup defensive end this season. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a contract with the Panthers in March of 2025.
Returns to Carolina
Ray signed his exclusive rights free-agent tender with the Panthers on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
The 27-year-old defensive end from Alabama will remain in Carolina after spending the first two seasons of his career with the Panthers. With Derrick Brown (knee) sidelined for the majority of 2024, Ray played a career-high 591 defensive snaps, recording 41 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, across 16 regular-season games. Now that he's inked a deal to remain a Panther, Ray is expected to compete for a depth role on the defensive line as the summer unfolds.
The 27-year-old defensive end from Alabama will remain in Carolina after spending the first two seasons of his career with the Panthers. With Derrick Brown (knee) sidelined for the majority of 2024, Ray played a career-high 591 defensive snaps, recording 41 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, across 16 regular-season games. Now that he's inked a deal to remain a Panther, Ray is expected to compete for a depth role on the defensive line as the summer unfolds.
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Thrust into starting role in 2024
Ray recorded 41 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over 16 games in 2024.
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Will play vs. Commanders
Ray (ankle/knee) is active for Sunday's game against Washington, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Dealing with injuries
Ray (ankle/knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Left off injury report
Ray (concussion) wasn't listed on the Panthers' injury report Wednesday.
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Carted off field
Ray was carted off the field during practice Saturday due to a heat-related issue, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
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