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Photos: Troy Pride Jr. hosts third annual TPJ Day of Play New Orleans Saints defensive back Troy Pride Jr. hosted his third annual TPJ Day of Play camp at Dooley Memorial Football Stadium in his hom...
What Happened to Troy Pride Jr.? The Panthers’ former fourth-round pick is back in the NFL.
JUNE 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Panthers waive CB Troy Pride Jr., officially sign two players CB Troy Pride Jr. is the first draft pick of the Matt Rhule era to part ways with the Panthers.
MAY 16, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Placed on IR Pride (knee) reverted to the Panthers' injured reserve list Tuesday, Darin Grantt of the team's official site reports.
Impact Pride suffered a torn ACL and was carted off the field in Sunday's preseason opener, which will keep him sidelined for the remainder of the 2021 season. Last season, the 23-year-old cornerback recorded 42 tackles and two passes defensed across 14 games in his rookie campaign. Pride's injury could open up reps to the likes of Stantley Thomas-Oliver and A.J. Bouye (suspension) moving forward.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes MRI Pride (knee) underwent an MRI on Monday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact There has been no word yet on the results of Pride's MRI. He was carted off the field during the Panthers' preseason opener after suffering a knee injury. When healthy, he projects to provide cornerback depth behind Jaycee Horn and Donte Jackson.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ready for camp Pride (undisclosed) has recovered from his injury and is ready for the start of camp, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact There had been worries about Pride's availability for the start of camp, but the 2020 fourth-round pick was able to heal up. He'll compete for a starting cornerback spot with the Panthers but is more likely to wind up in a reserve role.
JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Could miss start of camp Pride (undisclosed) may not be healthy for the start of training camp, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact The 2020 fourth-round pick landed on injured reserve with a hip injury ahead of Week 17, and it's unclear if he's still managing that injury or if he's dealing with a new issue. Regardless, the fact Pride might not be ready for the start of camp in late July indicates it's likely more than a minor injury.
JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Former Greer star, now Carolina Panther Troy Pride Jr. on his NFL career, first youth camp Former Greer star Troy Pride Jr. on his rookie NFL season with Carolina, looking ahead to year two and hosting a youth camp in his hometown.
MAY 28, 2021 • GOUPSTATE.COM
Moves to IR Pride (hip) was placed on IR on Saturday, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact Pride suffered the groin injury Week 15 against Green Bay and missed last week's game against Washington. He logged a pair of limited practices this week but was never expected to play in the season finale. The rookie ends the campaign with 42 tackles (27 solo) and two passes defensed.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to play Week 17 Pride (hip) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Impact The 22-year-old practiced as a limited participant the past two days, but he remains unlikely to play in the season finale. Pride likely will finish his rookie campaign with 42 tackles (27 solo) and two passes defensed in 14 games.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Downgraded to out for Week 16 Pride (hip) will not travel with the team to Washington, and he's been ruled out for Week 16, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact With Pride confirmed out for Week 16, Carolina's secondary will be devoid of the fourth-round rookie's services for the first time this season. Pride has started each of the Panthers' past four games, but the Notre Dame product remains in search of his first NFL interception. It's been a turbulent year in coverage for Pride, as opponents have racked up 14.1 yards per completion against him while logging a pair of passing TDs over 40 targets.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rivera, Washington could clinch NFC East by beating Carolina
Washington coach Ron Rivera's first game against his old team could also be a chance for his new team to clinch the NFC East titleDECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers rookie CB Troy Pride Jr. 'doubtful' for Week 16 game vs. Washington On top of a tough loss, the Panthers suffered a couple of injuries on Saturday night in Green Bay
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
MRI on tap Coach Matt Rhule said Sunday that Pride will undergo an MRI on his hip and is doubtful for Week 16 against Washington, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact The rookie out of Notre Dame suffered the groin injury in Saturday's loss to the Packers, and it appears there is some concern over the severity of the injury. Corn Elder stepped into a larger with Pride sidelined Saturday, so he'll be the favorite to do so again in Week 16 in the likely event Pride is sidelined. Expect the team to update Pride's status as needed heading into next week.
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up groin injury Pride sustained a groin injury during Saturday's loss to the Packers, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact The 22-year-old was originally considered questionable to return before being downgraded to doubtful. Corn Elder stepped into a larger defensive role in Pride's absence.
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Packers outlast Panthers 24-16 for 4th straight victory
Aaron Jones rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown as the Green Bay Packers reached the end zone on their first three series before hanging on to beat the Carolina Panthers 24-16DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matches career high Pride finished with seven tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 46-23 loss to the Buccaneers.
Impact Pride matched his career-best stop total in a game during which Carolina struggled to contain Tampa Bay's high-octane offense. The rookie now sports 36 tackles through his first 10 games, but he's defended just one pass thus far.
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Carolina offensive line isn't holding up versus pressure
Opposing defenses are learning they can have success blitzing Teddy Bridgewater and the PanthersOCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting against Saints Pride will start at cornerback Sunday against the Saints following news that Rasul Douglas was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site rep...
Impact The rookie fourth-round pick will make his third start of the season, and he's been a consistent contributor all year. With Douglas out, Pride is expected to handle a full workload with little competition. He's had typical rookie growing pains in coverage this season, allowing a 132.2 passer rating and two touchdowns when targeted, but Sunday's matchup should be a bit easier because Michael Thomas (ankle/hamstring) and Emmanuel Sanders (COVID-19) are both inactive.
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers rookie CB Troy Pride Jr. shares profound Vince Lombardi quote after 0-2 start Rookie cornerback Troy Pride Jr. shared a profound and inspiring quote from Vince Lombardi on Twitter after the game.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Back to depth role Pride will be replaced by Rasul Douglas in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Pride was thrust into the starting lineup in Week 1, performing well with seven tackles (four solo) in the loss. The rookie played 92 percent of the team's defensive snaps last week, so it's a bit surprising that he was demoted from the starting line up. Pride will certainly still have a role in the defense, however, don't expect his production to equal last week's.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Brady focused on Panthers, not subpar opening performance
Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers expect to be better against the Carolina PanthersSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rhule: Panthers need to pressure 'iconic' QB Tom Brady
The Panthers didn’t register a sack in their season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders and barely got any pressure at all on quarterback Derek CarrSEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thrust into larger role Pride finished with seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 34-30 loss to the Raiders.
Impact Pride started at cornerback due to teammate Eli Apple (ankle/foot) being sidelined, but the rookie quickly found himself in an even bigger role after Donte Jackson was forced to exit after 11 snaps due to an ankle injury of his own. Those absences enabled Pride to play 92 percent of Carolina's defensive snaps in his debut, and although he placed third on the team in tackles, that production was a byproduct of him struggling in coverage at times. The sledding won't get any easier in Week 2 at the Buccaneers, but Pride should at least be encouraged by the playing time likely available to him to improve.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
