YETUR GROSS-MATOS NEWS

Moves to COVID list The Panthers placed Gross-Matos on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact Gross-Matos either tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with an infected person. The Panthers are on bye in Week 13, so the rookie defensive end could return by the team's next game if he clears the league's COVID-19 protocol in time.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Florida heads to 'Bubbleville' for hoop games

Florida’s men’s basketball team has signed on for a trip to Mohegan Sun in Connecticut for two midweek games in “Bubbleville.”

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suiting up Sunday Gross-Matos (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Gross-Matos shook off a shoulder injury that kept him limited in practice, and he's expected to start at defensive end for a second straight game. The rookie second-round pick recorded five tackles in his first career start last week.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Posts five stops Gross-Matos made five tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 46-23 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact Gross-Matos made his first career start with Stephen Weatherly (finger) on injured reserve, and he ended up logging a 61 percent snap share and a season high in tackles. The rookie second-rounder out of Penn State was drafted 38th overall in large part due to his pass-rushing ability, but he hasn't had much success in that arena yet, posting just one sack and four quarterback pressures through six games. He'll have two more games before Weatherly is eligible to return, though, so perhaps he can get into a rhythm with a consistent workload on tap.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

In line for first career start Gross-Matos will log his first career NFL start during Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Jonathan M. Alexander of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact With Stephen Weatherly (finger) officially having been placed on injured reserve Saturday afternoon, Gross-Matos garners an opportunity to prove himself at one of the Panthers' defensive end spots. Gross-Matos himself was just activated from IR on Nov. 7, after he was sidelined for three weeks due to an ankle issue. The second-round rookie from Penn State has notched one sack, seven tackles and a forced fumble through five appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Officially activated Gross-Matos (ankle) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gross-Matos has been sidelined for the last three games while on IR, the minimum required. The rookie second-round pick has recorded six tackles, one QB hit and one forced fumble across 78 defensive snaps in four games this season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for return Gross-Matos was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday.

Impact The second-round rookie landed on injured reserve Oct. 15, and he has sat out each of the Panthers' past three contests as a result. Now having been designated for return, Gross-Matos has a 21-day window to resume practice before the team must either activate him to the 53-man roster or place him on season-ending IR. In four appearances between Weeks 1 and 5, the Penn State product recorded six tackles, one QB hit and one forced fumble on 78 combined defensive snaps.

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured reserve Gross-Matos (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Friday.

Impact The rookie second-round pick exited last Sunday's win over the Falcons with the ankle injury and was unable to practice this week, and he'll now miss at least the next three games while on injured reserve. It's unclear if Gross-Matos is expected to be sidelined beyond the three-game minimum. Stephen Weatherly and Marquis Haynes should see increased reps for the Panthers, especially with Brian Burns in the concussion protocol.

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ankle keeps him out of practice Gross-Matos (ankle) isn't practicing Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact The rookie second-rounder continues to be plagued by injuries, as he hurt his ankle last week against the Falcons after already battling an eye injury, concussion and illness this season. Gross-Matos is no stranger to missed practices and will hope to build up his practice participation as the week unfolds ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving with ankle injury Gross-Matos exited Sunday's game against the Falcons with an ankle injury, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact The rookie second-round pick had only one tackle on the day before exiting the contest. Gross-Matos' status for Week 6 should receive more clarity once the Panthers return to practice Wednesday.

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Beneath the Surface: Yetur Gross-Matos and Tre Boston team up for takeaway Matt Rhule breaks down Gross-Matos' strip-sack and Boston's heads up play to recover the loose ball.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM

Gets first sack Gross-Matos made three solo tackles and forced a fumble on a sack in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Gross-Matos stripped opposing quarterback Kyler Murray during the third quarter, not only making his first career sack in the process, but also setting up the Panthers for a scoring drive. Although the rookie second-rounder still only played 21 of 57 defensive snaps, his key play Sunday should inspire more confidence going forward.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sheds injury tag Gross-Matos (illness) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Gross-Matos logged a 'DNP/DNP/LP' practice slate this week while dealing with an illness, but his availability for Sunday's contest isn't in any danger. The rookie second-round pick is set to draw his usual start at defensive end.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Week 4 Wednesday Injury Report: Yetur Gross-Matos misses practice The rookie defensive end was out with an illness.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM

Misses practice with illness Gross-Matos (illness) didn't practice Wednesday, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Gross-Matos has had some tough luck with his health this season, as he has already battled an eye injury and a concussion prior to this illness. Whether he's able to raise his practice participation as the week unfolds should help determine the rookie second-rounder's status for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Gross-Matos (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol and will play in Sunday's game versus the Chargers.

Impact Gross-Matos fully participated in practice Thursday and Friday, and he's slated to start Sunday. The rookie second-rounder played only 16 snaps in the season opener. He should start seeing an uptick in reps moving forward as he was a skilled pass rusher at Penn State with 17 sacks and 34.5 tackles for loss over his final two seasons.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sunday Gross-Matos (concussion) was a full participant during Thursday's practice.

Impact Even though Gross-Matos was a full participant, it still doesn't mean that he has cleared the league's concussion protocol. Per Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer, coach Matt Rhule expects Gross-Matos to play Sunday against the Chargers, but in a backup role. Look for Stephen Weatherly or Marquis Haynes to draw the start at defensive end with Gross-Matos still recovering.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 2 Gross-Matos (concussion) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gross-Matos will need more time before he's able to fully clear the league's five step-concussion protocol and retake the field. Stephen Weatherly and Marquis Haynes will likely handle increased defensive roles Sunday with Gross-Matos sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Gross-Matos is in the concussion protocol Thursday and will not practice, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Gross-Matos took a hit in the eye during Wednesday's practice, per Simmons, and he subsequently developed concussion symptoms. In the event that he fails to clear fully clear the league's five-step concussion protocol in time to suit against the Buccaneers in Week 2, Stephen Weatherly and Marquis Haynes would be in line to handle increased roles.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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 Carr

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited with eye injury Gross-Matos (eye) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact It's encouraging that Gross-Matos was at least able to practice in some capacity, though the exact nature of his eye injury is unknown at this time. The rookie pass rusher will hope to make a bigger impact against Tampa Bay in Week 2 after recording only one tackle in his debut last week.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Diaries: Yetur Gross-Matos striving to earn starting role Head coach Matt Rhule has said he expects the second-round pick to play a significant role this season.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM

Yetur Gross-Matos talks about his versatility on the defensive line Carolina's rookie defensive end addressed the media on what he's picked up so far from his new teammates and coaches at training camp.

AUGUST 10, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM

Penn State’s summer storylines: Can the Lions replace Yetur Gross-Matos’ production off the edge? Gross-Matos, a recent second-round pick of the Carolina Panthers, produced 35 tackles for loss during his final two seasons with the Lions.

JULY 30, 2020 • PENNLIVE.COM

Panthers finalize contracts with all 7 defensive draft picks

The Panthers have now signed all seven draft picks

JULY 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS