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Returns to Carolina The Panthers signed Ray on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The 27-year-old defensive end from Alabama will now 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 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.

Impact Ray saw increased opportunities with the Panthers' first-team defense following Derrick Brown's (knee) season-ending injury in the Week 1 loss to the Saints, starting nine of the Panthers remaining 16 regular-season games. He played at least 40 percent of Carolina's defensive snaps in all of his appearances this season, setting a career high in total tackles and also logging the first sack of his young career. Ray is an exclusive rights free agent this offseason, meaning he cannot negotiate with other teams if the Panthers extend a qualifying offer. If the 27-year-old returns to Carolina in 2025, he's likely to revert to a reserve role behind Brown.

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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.

Impact Ray has been limited in practice all week due to knee and ankle injuries, but he will play through them Sunday. Ray has accrued 11 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, across five regular-season games.

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Dealing with injuries Ray (ankle/knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Ray played 36 total snaps (31 defensive and five on special teams) and failed to record a stat in the Panthers' Week 6 loss to the Falcons, but it appears he picked up a pair of injuries in the process. The Alabama product's participation Thursday and Friday will be the best indication on whether he can play in Sunday's matchup against the Commanders.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

14 USFL players end up on NFL active rosters, practice squads or injured reserve

Former Birmingham kicker Brandon Aubrey (Cowboys) and former Philadelphia DT LaBryan Ray (Panthers) made active NFL rosters.

AUGUST 31, 2023

14 USFL players end up on NFL active rosters, practice squads or injured reserve

LaBryan Ray with a Sack vs. New York Giants

AUGUST 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Patriots Release DL LaBryan Ray The Patriots announced they have released DL LaBryan Ray

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Inks deal Ray (undisclosed) signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on Tuesday.

Impact Ray landed on the Patriots' practice squad IR in late October due to an undisclosed injury. His new deal with the team indicates his health is back up to par, and he will look to make an impression with the club during the offseason.

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Lands on practice squad IR Ray (undisclosed) was placed on the Patriots' practice squad injured reserve list Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ray has yet to make his NFL debut, and it appears he'll have to wait a bit longer. By moving the rookie to the practice squad injured reserve list, it will open up another spot on the team's 16-man practice squad.

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