Carolina Panthers Make Roster Moves, Signing Trask and Moon
The Carolina Panthers have signed quarterback Kyle Trask and outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon, while waiving two other players, Nick Hampton and Malick Meiga, as they shape their roster for the upcoming season.
Charlotte, NC, August 9, 2026 —
The Carolina Panthers have announced a series of roster adjustments, including the signings of quarterback Kyle Trask and outside linebacker Jeremiah Moon. The team also confirmed the waiving of two players: outside linebacker Nick Hampton and wide receiver Malick Meiga.
These moves come as the Panthers continue to finalize their roster in preparation for the upcoming season. The addition of Trask, a quarterback, and Moon, an outside linebacker, signals strategic team-building efforts.
Kyle Trask joins the Panthers after previously being with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His NFL experience as a quarterback will now be part of the Panthers’ offensive strategy. Jeremiah Moon, an outside linebacker, also brings his skills to the team’s defensive unit.
Simultaneously, the team has parted ways with Nick Hampton and Malick Meiga. The specific reasons for these waiving decisions were not detailed, but such roster moves are typical during the team-building process as organizations evaluate talent and make strategic choices.
The exact details regarding contract terms for Trask and Moon, and the specific timing of these roster changes relative to the upcoming season’s schedule, were not immediately provided.
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