TOMMY TREMBLE NEWS

Comes off injury report Tremble (back) was not listed on the Panthers' injury report Wednesday.

Impact The Notre Dame product has missed four of the Panthers' last five games due to a concussion and a back injury. However, his absence from Carolina's injury report Wednesday suggests that the team's Week 11 bye provided enough time for him to recover from his back issue. With Tremble back to full health, he's expected to serve as the Panthers' No. 2 tight end in the Week 12 matchup against the Chiefs, playing behind rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out in Germany Tremble (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants in Munich, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Tremble will be sidelined for the fifth time in 10 games on the season, with the back issue causing the last three absences. With Tremble sidelined in Germany, rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders should start at tight end and dominate the playing time after he logged 84 percent of the snaps in a Week 9 win over the Saints and finished with four catches for 87 yards on five targets.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Tremble (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Tremble was a full practice participant Wednesday and Friday, sandwiched around a limited session Thursday. He thus seems likely to avoid a fourth absence in five games, but his role may be smaller than what he handled earlier in the season now that rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders has begun to make a name for himself. Tremble's status will be confirmed, one way or another, when the Panthers release their inactive list 90 minutes before the 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff this Sunday in Munich.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at Thursday's practice Tremble (back) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Impact Tremble logged a full practice Wednesday, so it seems there may have been a recent setback. If he can't get back to practicing in full Friday, he'll likely carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Giants.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice participant Tremble (back) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Tremble missed three of the past four games with a concussion and then back injury, including a 23-22 win over the Saints this past Sunday. He hasn't seen many targets this year, but his availability has been a major factor in rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders' playing time (or lack thereof). The Panthers may start to give Sanders more snaps even when Tremble is healthy, after the rookie caught four of five targets for a career-high 87 yards in the win over New Orleans. In any case, Tremble is set to return this Sunday against the Giants in Munich.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Sunday Tremble (back) is listed as inactive Sunday versus the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Tremble now is sidelined for a third time in the last four games due to a back injury, and with Feleipe Franks (concussion) also out, the Panthers will rely on Ja'Tavion Sanders, Ian Thomas and practice-squad elevation Jordan Matthews at tight end Week 9.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Receives questionable tag for Sunday Tremble (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact After missing games in Week 6 and 7 due to the back injury, Tremble returned to the lineup for this past Sunday's loss to Denver, playing 57 percent of the snaps on offense while recording two catches for 13 yards on three targets. The back issue has still been affecting Tremble in practice, as he sat out Wednesday's session before returning to the field Thursday as a limited participant. Provided he didn't have any setbacks coming out of Friday's practice, Tremble will likely be cleared to play Sunday, but he'll presumably be splitting work at tight end with rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice again Tremble (back) was limited in Thursday's practice.

Impact Tremble has logged two consecutive limited practices since suiting up for Carolina's loss to the Broncos in Week 8. He'll work to prove his health in time to take the field Sunday versus the Saints. If good to go for Week 9, Tremble will be in line to start at tight end for quarterback Bryce Young, with rookie fourth-rounder Ja'Tavion Sanders handling No. 2 reps.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Tremble (back) is not practicing Wednesday.

Impact Tremble was able to return from a lingering back injury for Carolina's loss to the Broncos in Week 8, a game in which he secured two of three targets for 13 yards. The veteran tight end saw more opportunities than rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders, but neither were significantly involved in the passing game with Bryce Young under center. Tremble will look to get healthy in time for Sunday's game against New Orleans and demonstrate a better rapport with Young.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Uneventful return from injury Tremble caught two of his three targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Broncos.

Impact Tremble returned and served as the Panthers' No. 1 tight end Sunday after missing Carolina's Week 7 loss to the Commanders with a back injury. The Notre Dame product out-paced rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders (1-7-0 receiving line) in targets, catches and yards in Week 8. It appears Tremble is back serving as the Panthers' top tight end; however, with Carolina's recent offensive struggles, he'll likely have difficulty finding fantasy relevance going forward.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Uneventful return from injury Tremble caught two of his three targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Broncos.

Impact Tremble returned and served as the Panthers' No. 1 tight end Sunday after missing Carolina's Week 7 loss to the Commanders with a back injury. The Notre Dame product outpaced rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders (1-7-0 receiving line) in targets, catches and yards in Week 8. It appears Tremble is back serving as the Panthers' top tight end; however, with Carolina's recent offensive struggles, he'll likely have difficulty finding fantasy relevance going forward.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Officially active in Week 8 Tremble (back) is active for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Broncos, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact The fourth-year tight end has missed the last two games with his back injury and a concussion, but he'll return to action Sunday after logging at least a limited practice in each day of Week 8 prep. With Tremble healthy again, he'll return to a crowded tight-end corps that also includes emerging rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders and veteran Ian Thomas.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Officially active in Week 8 Tremble (back) is active for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Broncos, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact The fourth-year tight end has missed the last two games with his back injury and a concussion, but he'll return to action Sunday after logging at least a limited practice on each day of Week 8 prep. With Tremble healthy again, he'll return to a crowded tight-end corps that also includes emerging rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders and veteran Ian Thomas.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable after full practice Tremble (back) practiced in full Friday and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Tremble cleared the concussion protocol Week 7, but his back injury nonetheless forced him to miss a second consecutive contest. Now, after having logged a LP-LP-FP practice pattern leading up to Week 8 action, Tremble appears to have a solid chance to retake the field on the road versus Denver. Rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders has impressed with Tremble sidelined and is clear of the injury report himself, so if both TEs manage to take the field Sunday it will be significant to note how offensive reps are divvied up.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice again Tremble (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Tremble has missed two straight games, though he cleared the concussion protocol last week. The veteran tight end will now need to overcome a back issue in order to suit up Sunday versus Denver, a game that will feature Bryce Young back under center. Rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (groin/wrist) is also practicing on a limited basis.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Working through back injury Tremble (back) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Tremble cleared concussion protocol last week but nonetheless missed a second straight game, held out of a 40-7 loss to the Commanders due to a back injury. Rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (groin/wrist) has been one of Carolina's few bright spots in recent weeks while running routes on about three-fourths of the pass snaps, so Tremble may only have a small role once he's ready to return.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Tremble (back) is listed as inactive for Sunday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.

Impact Tremble cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol Friday, but he remained questionable. He was ultimately unable to do enough to suit up for Sunday's contest. In his absence, Ja'Tavion Sanders and Ian Thomas fill in at tight end.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Out of protocol, still questionable Tremble has cleared the concussion protocol but remains questionable for Sunday's game at Washington due to a back injury, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact After sitting out Week 6 due to a concussion, Tremble made notable progress this week with a limited session Wednesday and full practice Thursday. However, he wasn't able to log any reps Friday due to a new health concern, leaving his status up in the air for Week 7 action. The Panthers don't play until 4:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, so if Tremble is deemed inactive 90 minutes prior, the combo of Ja'Tavion Sanders and Ian Thomas (hip) will handle the team's TE duties.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling Panthers rule out 6 players for Sunday's game at Washington, 3 others listed as doubtful

The Carolina Panthers are on a three-game losing streak and they have a growing list of injuries to deal with entering Sunday’s game at Washington

OCTOBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for Sunday Tremble (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Rookie TE Ja'Tavion Sanders has played about three-fourths of Carolina's snaps on offense since Tremble entered concussion protocol during a Week 5 loss at Chicago. Tremble looks on track to return after full practice participation Thursday and Friday, but he'll still need to clear the protocol in order to play. If that does happen, it's unclear how playing time will be divided between him, Sanders and Ian Thomas.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice Thursday Tremble (concussion) practiced in full Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Tremble sustained a concussion Week 5 in Chicago and didn't practice last week prior to being ruled out for this past Sunday's game against the Falcons. He opened this week with a limited session Wednesday before returning to all activity one day later, and even though he was spotted in a red non-contact jersey Thursday, there's been no word whether he's cleared the protocol for head injuries.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to start week Tremble (concussion) practiced as a limited participant Wednesday.

Impact Tremble didn't practice in any capacity prior to being ruled out for Carolina's loss to Atlanta in Week 6, so it's encouraging to see him handling limited work heading into Week 7 action. The veteran tight end will need to fully clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to take the field Sunday on the road against Washington. Rookie fourth-round pick Ja'Tavion Sanders caught five of seven targets for 49 yards with Tremble sidelined versus the Falcons.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Tremble (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Tremble was concussed in the first half of last Sunday's 36-10 loss to Chicago, leaving fellow tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders in an every-down role after halftime. Tremble didn't practice at all this week, while TE Ian Thomas (calf) participated for a second straight week and is listed as questionable to make his return from injured reserve. If he plays, Thomas likely will get some of the snaps that went to Sanders last week.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons aim for third straight win vs. NFC South foe against struggling, injury-riddled Panthers

Kirk Cousins has the Atlanta Falcons on the rise

OCTOBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not practicing Tremble (concussion) didn't practice Thursday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Ja'Tavion Sanders played nearly every snap after Tremble entered concussion protocol during Sunday's loss to Chicago, but Sanders won't necessarily have the same role if Tremble is absent this weekend against Atlanta, as fellow tight end Ian Thomas (calf) may be ready to come off injured reserve. Thomas was a full practice participant Wednesday and a limited participant Thursday.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE