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Falcons shuffle roster, Panthers linked to LaPorta — NFC South roundup
No games in the NFC South on Thursday, but the Falcons made roster moves and the Panthers surfaced as a possible Sam LaPorta trade destination.
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There were no NFC South games on Thursday, but it was still a meaningful day off the field, especially for the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers.
Falcons tweak O-line and secondary depth
Per Pro Football Rumors, the Atlanta Falcons (2-4) designated tackle Cameron Williams for return. That move opens the door for the offensive lineman to rejoin the active roster, a potential boost for both pass protection and the ground game in the coming weeks.
The same outlet reports that Atlanta also waived defensive back Malcolm DeWalt. Moving on from DeWalt frees up a spot in the secondary and points to a possible reshuffling of roles on the back end of the defense.
In related news for a future opponent, Pro Football Rumors notes that the Kansas City Chiefs placed left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve because of a back issue. At the earliest, he could return in Week 10 when the Chiefs face the Falcons. If his recovery takes longer, Atlanta might see a still-depleted Kansas City offensive line in that matchup.
Looking ahead to Week 7, CBS Sports flagged Atlanta as a possible upset candidate, asking whether the Falcons can knock off the San Francisco 49ers. That’s more about reading the landscape than making a firm prediction, but it underlines that even at 2-4, the Falcons are viewed as dangerous enough to spring a surprise.
Panthers mentioned in Sam LaPorta trade chatter
For the Carolina Panthers (3-2), the main storyline is on the rumor mill. Pro Football Rumors reports that Carolina is among the potential destinations being discussed in connection with tight end Sam LaPorta. Contract talks between LaPorta and the Detroit Lions have reportedly hit a stalemate, and the player has publicly voiced his frustration with his situation, feeding speculation about a possible deal.
Landing LaPorta would add a significant pass-catching threat to the Panthers’ offense, but for now this remains in the realm of trade chatter based on Detroit’s negotiations and perceived needs around the league.
Quiet day for Saints and Buccaneers
The New Orleans Saints (2-4) stayed off the news radar over the last 24 hours, with no notable roster or injury developments emerging. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-5) were only indirectly involved in Thursday’s headlines.
Pro Football Rumors relayed that Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day was placed on injured reserve after suffering a triceps injury in Pittsburgh’s Week 6 loss to Tampa Bay. That note speaks more to the Steelers’ depth than to Tampa’s current situation, leaving the Buccaneers and Saints largely in a holding pattern as the weekend approaches.