Panthers running back Trevor Etienne draws scrutiny over limited role
The gist
Panthers running back Trevor Etienne logged six carries for eight yards in Carolina's 43-13 loss to Tampa Bay.
The 2025 fourth-rounder has touched the ball more as a returner than on offense.
How it unfolded
- Oct 25, 2026Etienne posted six carries for eight yards, caught both targets for 17 yards and compiled 69 kickoff-return yards in the Panthers' 43-13 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Oct 26, 2026The Panthers' initial Week 8 depth chart listed Etienne second string at running back behind Chuba Hubbard and second string kick and punt returner behind David Moore.
- Oct 27, 2026RotoWire reported Etienne made his second appearance of the 2026 campaign after missing the first four games due to an ankle injury.