Raheem Blackshear - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Logs full practice Thursday Blackshear (shoulder) was a full participant during Thursday's practice session.

Impact Despite suffering a dislocated shoulder during the Panthers' Week 7 loss to the Commanders, Blackshear has been able to log consecutive full practices to start the week. He's listed as day-to-day with the injury, but it appears that he should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Broncos. Through the first seven games of the regular season, Blackshear has logged 589 kick-return yards and 94 punt-return yards.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Blackshear suffered a dislocated shoulder in Sunday's loss to the Commanders, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Blackshear suffered the injury on a second-half kickoff and was unable to return to the game. Based on the day-to-day timeline given, the Virginia Tech product may have a chance to suit up Week 8 against the Broncos. More clarity on his chances to do so will likely come later in the week when the Panthers release their first injury report.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return vs. Washington Blackshear left Sunday's game against the Commanders due to a shoulder injury and is doubtful to return, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Blackshear was injured during a kickoff in the second half of Sunday's game. Assuming he's done for the day, he'll finish with 114 kick-return yards and a solo tackle.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Logs no offensive snaps Week 2 Blackshear returned three kickoffs for 81 yards and one punt for 13 yards during Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Blackshear was able to suit for Sunday's affair despite missing practices earlier in the week due to personal reasons and impressed as Carolina's top return man. The 26-year-old logged 81 kickoff return yards, including a 31-yard return in the second quarter. Despite showing some juice in the return game, Blackshear didn't play a single offensive snap in Week 2 and appears to be an afterthought in Carolina's backfield for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Logs no offensive snaps in Week 2 Blackshear returned three kickoffs for 81 yards and one punt for 13 yards during Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Blackshear was able to suit for Sunday's affair despite missing practices earlier in the week due to personal reasons, and he impressed as Carolina's top return man. The 26-year-old's longest return went for 31 yard on a kickoff in the second quarter. Despite showing some juice in the return game, Blackshear didn't play a single offensive snap in Week 2 and appears to be an afterthought in Carolina's backfield.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 2 Blackshear (personal) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Blackshear missed practice Thursday and Friday due to a personal matter but will suit up Sunday. He operated exclusively on special teams in Week 1, posting 204 kick-return yards on eight tries.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Blackshear (personal) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Blackshear missed both Thursday and Friday's practices due to a personal matter, but according to the Panthers' injury report, he's still got a chance to suit up Sunday. If the 26-year-old running back isn't able to play in Week 2, expect rookie Xavier Legette to assume Carolina's top kick and punt return duties, per Joe Person of The Athletic.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Carolina's top return man Blackshear is set to serve as the Panthers' top kick and punt returner after the team parted ways with Ihmir Smith-Marsette on Wednesday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports...

Impact Smith-Marsette's waiving comes as a bit of a surprise, as the fourth-year wideout finished sixth in the NFL with 322 punt return yards last season. Nevertheless, Blackshear has amassed 943 kick return yards on 35 attempts across his two seasons in Carolina, and he's now expected to have the opportunity to return punts as well in 2024. The Panthers could also consider using David Moore as a return man at some point this season, per Reed, but it appears that it's Blackshear's job to lose at this point.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers Tender Contract of RB Raheem Blackshear The third-year back will stick around in Charlotte.

MARCH 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Panthers Tender Contract of RB Raheem Blackshear The third-year back will stick around in Charlotte.

MARCH 14 • SACBEE.COM

Plays 12 games Blackshear finished the regular season with 14 rushes for 46 yards and six catches on seven targets for 45 yards in 12 games. He also returned 16 kickoffs for 430 yards.

Impact Blackshear remained in a depth tailback and special-teams role under a new coaching staff. He's now slated to become an exclusive rights free agent this offseason, making it uncertain whether he'll return to Carolina or resurface elsewhere.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM

Limited at practice Wednesday Blackshear (groin) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact It's not immediately obvious when Blackshear sustained the groin injury or how severe it might be. In any case, he'll likely need to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raheem Blackshear powers through for 1-yard TD rush Carolina Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear powers through for a 1-yard touchdown rush.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • NFL.COM

Raheem Blackshear rushes for a 1-yard touchdown vs. New York Giants

AUGUST 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Raheem Blackshear expects to "run it back" The Panthers' running back – and leading kickoff returner in 2022 – said he isn't planning on signaling for many fair catches inside the 25-...

JULY 3, 2023 • PANTHERS.COM

Completes first season Blackshear appeared in 13 games during the 2022 season, rushing 23 times for 77 yards and three touchdowns and catching 10 of 12 targets for 93 yards.

Impact Blackshear also occasionally handled return duties, taking 19 kickoffs back for 513 yards and six punts for 55 yards. With his rookie campaign now complete, Blackshear will hope to make the Panthers' roster again next season and serve in a similar depth role.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another TD Blackshear rushed three times for three yards and a touchdown in Week 16's 37-23 win over the Lions. He also caught his only target for 12 yards.

Impact Blackshear has now found pay dirt in back-to-back games, with his latest touchdown opening the scoring from seven yards in the first quarter. Although his involvement was restricted on a day when top tailbacks D'Onta Foreman and Chuba Hubbard both rushed for at least 125 yards, Blackshear has done well from his third-string role of late.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Person: Panthers go 78 yards in five plays. Sweet... - The Athletic Panthers go 78 yards in five plays. Sweet option call for a 7-yard TD run by Raheem Blackshear to make it 7-0. Chuba Hubbard's 70 rushing ya...

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Panthers have real playoff hopes despite upheaval. Steve Wilks deserves credit

The Panthers fired Matt Rhule, traded away Christian McCaffrey and Robbie Anderson and had the NFL's second-worst record. They've won three...

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Panthers have real playoff hopes despite upheaval. Steve Wilks deserves credit

Scores in win Blackshear rushed four times for 32 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Seahawks. He also caught his only target for 17 yards.

Impact Blackshear made a big impact from his third-string role, helping seal the game with an eight-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter. With D'Onta Foreman and Chuba Hubbard ahead of him, Blackshear's opportunities should remain limited going forward, but his efficiency Sunday could keep him involved with spare snaps in Week 15 versus the Steelers.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fumbles in win Blackshear didn't get any carries but caught one of two targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 23-10 win over the Broncos. He also gained 44 yards on five punt returns but lost a fumble.

Impact Blackshear played just three offensive snaps, minimizing his contribution. Although he was promoted to Carolina's punt returner following Shi Smith's fumbles in Week 11, a second-quarter muff caused Blackshear to temporarily be replaced by Smith for one return. While Blackshear later reclaimed the role and had a 21-yard return earlier, his miscue leaves an area to monitor on special teams once the Panthers reconvene from their bye week.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets two touches Blackshear caught two of three targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 13-3 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Blackshear played 11 offensive snaps but didn't get any carries behind D'Onta Foreman and Chuba Hubbard. He holds minimal value heading into Week 12's matchup versus the Broncos.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets six carries Blackshear rushed six times for 32 yards in Thursday night's 25-15 win over the Falcons.

Impact Blackshear ranked third among Carolina's tailbacks in snaps but garnered one more carry than backup Chuba Hubbard. Although Hubbard returning from an ankle injury gives the Panthers more quality depth behind starter D'Onta Foreman -- who rushed 31 times for 130 yards and a touchdown Thursday -- Blackshear remaining in the rotation helps preserve a bit of fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raheem Blackshear leans on veteran knowledge D'Onta Foreman has taken on a mentorship role with the rookie running back, and Foreman's guidance has gone a long way to help Blackshear.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

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Panthers have real playoff hopes despite upheaval. Steve Wilks deserves credit