YETUR GROSS-MATOS NEWS

Clears COVID protocols Gross-Matos was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Gross-Matos was unable to play in the Panthers' season finale against the Buccaneers, but now that he's cleared protocols, he can return to the team facilities. In his second season, Matos finished with 28 tackles (18 solo), 3.5 sacks, a pass defensed and a forced fumble across 14 games.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list Gross-Matos (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Darin Gantt of Panthers' official site reports.

Impact The defensive end will now likely be unavailable for Week 18 against the Buccaneers. Gross-Matos will need to clear league protocols before the weekend and if he can't, Marquis Haynes and Azur Kamara could play larger roles on Sunday.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yetur Gross-Matos placed on reserve/COVID-19 list The second-year defensive end had played a more significant role late in the season.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • PANTHERS.COM

5 Things To Watch: Yetur Gross-Matos growing into role The second-year defensive end is among the young players to keep an eye on down the stretch for the Panthers.

DECEMBER 25, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM

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DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Productive day versus Bills Gross-Matos finished with five tackles, 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble in Sunday's 31-14 loss to the Bills.

Impact Gross-Matos, a second-round pick last year, enjoyed his most disruptive performance as a pro, hitting opposing quarterback Josh Allen three times and jarring the ball loose once. Although the Panthers weren't able to recover that fumble, with 2.5 sacks Sunday, Gross-Matos matched his entire rookie-year total. The edge defender will now strive to build on his momentum over Carolina's final three contests.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Week 11 Final Injury Report: Yetur Gross-Matos added to report The defensive end was added to the report Friday with an ankle injury, otherwise the injury news is good.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM

Ready to go against Eagles Gross-Matos (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Darin Gannt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Gross-Matos logged full practices all week, but he still held a questionable tag heading into the Week 5 contest. He'll now return after a two-game absence and should serve in a rotational role along the defensive line. Across two contests this season, Gross-Matos recorded three total tackles.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant in practice Gross-Matos (ankle) was listed as a full participant for Wednesday's practice.

Impact Gross-Matos missed the Panthers' last two games dealing with an ankle injury he suffered before Week 3. The defensive end will look to make his return Week 5 against the Eagles. If Gross-Matos is unable to play Sunday, expect Morgan Fox to see additional snaps.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

To miss second straight Gross-Matos (ankle) is inactive Week 4 against the Cowboys.

Impact No surprises here, as the reserve defensive end entered the week with a "doubtful" tag. The next chance for Gross-Matos to suit up will be a home matchup against the Eagles in Week 5.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to be available for Week 4 Coach Matt Rhule said Monday that it's doubtful Gross-Matos (ankle) is able to play against Dallas this weekend, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gross-Matos didn't practice in any capacity before Thursday's contest, and he appears set on the same trajectory this week. The 23-year-old defensive end has played primarily in a reserve role this season, so his absence shouldn't affect the Panthers' defensive rotations.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Gross-Matos (ankle) is ruled out for Thursday's contest against Houston.

Impact Gross-Matos will miss his first game of the 2021 season due to an ankle injury. He didn't practice in any capacity this week.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Another missed practice Gross-Matos (ankle) did not practice Tuesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gross-Matos has now missed back-to-back practices leading up to a Thursday Night Football matchup against the Texans. The 2020 second-round pick's final chance to upgrade his activity level will come Wednesday, at which point his game designation for Week 3 will also be revealed. Coach Matt Rhule is reportedly not optimistic about Gross-Matos' chances of suiting up in Houston.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fast starts have propelled surprising Panthers to 2-0 record

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darnold, defense lead Panthers past Jets 19-14 in opener

Sam Darnold threw for 279 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score against his former team as the Carolina Panthers defeated the New York Jets 19-14 to win their first seaso...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What's Penn State getting in five-star Dani Dennis-Sutton? A high-upside D-lineman with Yetur Gross-Matos vibes Dennis-Sutton has all the physical tools to blossom into a star at the next level, but his greatest gifts could be his diligence and focus t...

JULY 27, 2021 • PENNLIVE.COM

How Brian Burns and Stanley McClover can help Yetur Gross-Matos Yetur Gross-Matos is reportedly going to be working with Carolina Panthers stud defensive end Brian Burns and his brother Stanley McClover t...

JANUARY 22, 2021 • CATCRAVE.COM

Completes rookie campaign Gross-Matos finished the 2020 season with 24 tackles (nine solo), 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble in 12 games.

Impact Gross-Matos was selected in the second round of last year's draft as the Panthers aimed to revamp their defense. While the 6-foot-5, 265-pounder surely sports upside, his rookie season got off to a slow start, as he missed some time due to an ankle injury. Gross-Matos would return to start his final seven games, registering five quarterback hits over that span. He'll aim to build on that momentum in his second season.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yetur Gross-Matos and Zach Kerr take the teammate test Gross-Matos and Kerr have fun answering questions about their Panthers teammates, presented by FanDuel.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM

Sack against Washington Gross-Matos recorded a sack across 37 defensive snaps in Sunday's win over Washington.

Impact The rookie got his second full sack of the season Sunday, as he now has 22 tackles (nine solo), 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble on the year. He'll look to finish his rookie campaign strong against the Saints on Sunday.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Yetur Gross-Matos describes fighting through injuries in 2020 Gross-Matos has played in 11 games, starting six, and posted 22 tackles and 2.5 sacks this season.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Yetur Gross-Matos, Zach Kerr combine for fourth-down sack Gross-Matos and Kerr chased Dwayne Haskins to force a turnover on downs in the fourth quarter.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM

Back from COVID-19 list The Panthers activated Gross-Matos (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gross-Matos spent the Panthers' bye week on the COVID-19 list, but he'll be available for Sunday's game against the Broncos. The rookie second-round pick has handled a rotational role at defensive end since Week 10.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Wake Forest basketball won't play VMI on Dec. 21

Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes said the Demon Deacons’ men’s basketball game against VMI on Dec. 21 is “not going to happen” as the program deals with coronavirus issues

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS