Fans found out a lot about the Carolina Panthers' roster plans during the final preseason game. Those who got the night off were all but confirmed to make the 53-man roster unless their absence is injury-related. Others used sparingly should also fancy their chances of involvement.
And the Panthers made their stance on one soaring rookie aiming to impact proceedings immediately crystal clear.
It's been an encouraging summer for first-year running back Trevor Etienne. The No. 114 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft cemented his status behind Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle as the third running back.