AUGUST 2, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
BRAVVION ROY
Bravvion Roy Picked Up Off Waivers by NFC Team Roy is set to reunite with a trio of former teammates.
Panthers Waive DL Bravvion Roy, Sign Free Agent Carolina opens up a roster spot.
JULY 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Starting in Week 12 Roy is in line to start at defensive tackle Sunday against the Broncos with Matt Ioannidis (calf) ruled out, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
Impact This weekend's matchup versus Denver will account for Roy's second straight start with Ioannidis sidelined due to a calf injury. The 26-year-old played 71 percent of Carolina's defensive snaps a week ago and amassed one tackle and his first career interception.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Can't-Miss Play: 330-pound Bravvion Roy looks like WR on INT Carolina Panthers 330-pound defensive tackle Bravvion Roy looks like WR on INT vs. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • NFL.COM
Returning to action Roy (hamstring) was activated from IR on Saturday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact Roy will return to the field for the first time since suffering the injury in Week 2 against the Giants. He'll provide depth at defensive tackle for the team against the Buccaneers on Sunday.
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers' PJ Walker to start at QB against Buccaneers
POCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Designated to return from IR Roy (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.
Impact The Panthers now have a 21-day window to either add Roy to the active roster or return him to IR for the remainder of the season, the first of which seems more likely. In two games this season, the defensive tackle has made two tackles while playing 41 defensive snaps.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on IR The Panthers placed Roy (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Impact Roy suffered the injury during Sunday's loss to the Giants. He'll be forced to miss at least four games after being placed on IR, but he could be out longer, with coach Matt Rhule saying it "looked pretty severe." In Roy's absence, Phil Hoskins and Marquan McCall will be the backup defensive tackles behind starters Matt Ioannidis and Derrick Brown.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rhule feels Panthers are 'close,' even as losses mount
Matt Rhule believes the Carolina Panthers are close to getting over the humpSEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants 2-0 for 1st time in 6 years, beat Panthers 19-16
Graham Gano kicked a 56-yard field goal with 3:34 to play and the New York Giants beat the Carolina Panthers 19-16SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out with injury Roy (hamstring) will not return Sunday against the Giants, Augusta Stone of the team's official site reports.
Impact Roy's absence will leave Carolina thin on depth across their defensive line. Marquan McCall will now be the primary backup at defensive tackle to the starters, Matt Ioannidis and Derrick Brown.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
All 53: DT Bravvion Roy Profile, Stat Projections + Expected Role Taking a closer look at Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Bravvion Roy.
JULY 12, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Panthers' Rhule 'can't speculate' on next week's starting QB
Cam Newton’s struggles have left Matt Rhule looking for answers at quarterbackDECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Punch-less Panthers lose kicker, and then lose to Bills
The Carolina Panthers lost kicker Zane Gonzalez to a quadriceps injury before the opening kickDECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bravvion Roy strips Justin Jefferson for Panthers takeaway Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Bravvion Roy strips Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson for Panthers takeaway.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • NFL.COM
You bet: New golf cart motivates Carolina's Burns, Reddick
Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns envisions himself riding around the Wofford College campus next summer at training camp in his new tricked out golf cart waving to teamm...SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Camp Highlight: Bravvion Roy, Jeremy Chinn combine for stop in backfield Watch Bravvion Roy break through the line and combine with Jeremy Chinn for a tackle for loss at Sunday's practice.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM
Starts to close rookie year Roy finished the 2020 season with 29 tackles (13 solo) and a sack in 15 games.
Impact Roy was drafted by his college coach Matt Rhule in the sixth round last year and started Carolina's final nine games. In his last seven of those, he recorded four quarterback hits and totaled at least three tackles five times. Roy will aim to build on that finish in his second season.
JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suiting up Sunday Roy (knee) is active for Sunday's game at Washington, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact The 24-year-old was limited at practice all week due to the knee injury, but he'll still be available Sunday. Roy should play his usual role as a rotational defensive tackle for Carolina.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Sunday Roy (elbow) returned to the field Sunday against the Vikings, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact The 24-year-old exited during the second half with the elbow injury and was considered questionable to retake the field, but he ended up making a quick return. Roy should resume his rotational role at defensive tackle.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with elbow injury Roy exited Sunday's game against the Vikings with an elbow injury, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact The severity of the injury is unclear, though Roy was labeled questionable to return. Zach Kerr and Derrick Brown will dominate the snaps at defensive snaps in his absence.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
To get first start of NFL career Roy will start in place of the injured Zach Kerr (toe) during Thursday night's matchup against the Falcons.
Impact The rookie from Baylor has earned his first NFL start, and he will do so playing for his former college coach, Matt Rhule. Despite questions regarding a lack of overall experience, Carolina's scoring defense has proven surprisingly steady, ranking 13th in the league heading into Week 8. The rush defense, in particular, has been spotty, however, allowing the fifth-most rushing yards (751) and the second-highest total of rushing touchdowns to opposing backs.
OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers lose Short to shoulder injury; McCaffrey still out
The Panthers have lost two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kawann Short to a shoulder injury for the second straight season, and 2019 All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is not...OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Peppers, Ruggs, Fuller among inactives for late games Sunday
Rams rookie safety Jordan Fuller is inactive for Los Angeles’ game against the New York Giants with a shoulder injury and Giants safety Jabrill Peppers is out, as expectedOCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bravvion Roy's familiarity with Carolina's coaching staff could give him an edge The rookie defensive tackle admitted his familiarity with the playbook helped him during the offseason program.
JULY 24, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM
