The Panthers waived Barno (knee) on Friday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move opens a spot on the Panthers' 90-man roster for undrafted rookie J.J. Weaver. Barno was limited to five regular-season games in 2024 due to a shoulder injury and finished with seven tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks. He underwent a clean-up procedure on his knee during the offseason, but it's unclear whether he would be healthy enough to practice right away were he to catch on with another team during training camp.

Barno is rehabbing from knee surgery, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Dave Canales said the surgery was a clean-up procedure on the same knee the Barno injured in 2023. Once healthy, the 26-year-old will likely spend the remainder of the offseason competing for a roster spot.

Barno (shoulder) is participating in OTAs.

EDGE Analysis

Barno has recovered from the shoulder injury that landed him on IR to close out the 2024 season. The 2022 sixth-round draft pick will compete for a depth role at linebacker after recording seven tackles (four solo) across five appearances last season.

The Panthers placed Barno (shoulder) on injured reserve Saturday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barno spent time on IR earlier in the season due to a knee injury and returned to action Dec. 1. However, he hurt his shoulder last Sunday against Tampa Bay, and the injury will keep him out of Carolina's Week 18 season finale. Barno will finish the campaign with seven tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, over five games. He has one more season remaining on his rookie contract.

Barno (shoulder) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

Barno likely sustained a shoulder injury in the Panthers' Week 17 loss to the Buccaneers, as he was held out of practice all week and has now been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale. The third-year pro appeared in just five games for Carolina this season, recording seven total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, over 56 defensive snaps. Expect Cam Gill to serve as the Panthers' top reserve edge rusher while Barno is sidelined in Week 18.

Barno (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The linebacker was activated from injured reserve Saturday. Now, he'll make his season debut after tearing his ACL in December of 2023. Barno played on 180 defensive snaps in 15 regular-season games in 2023, making 21 tackles (13 solo).

The Panthers activated Barno (knee) from injured reserve Saturday, Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barno is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, but his activation off IR indicates he's on the verge of making his 2024 regular-season debut. Barno is in the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL that he suffered in December of 2023.

Barno (knee) was downgraded to out for Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The linebacker was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Monday, opening his 21-day practice window to practice with the team before either being added to the 53-man roster or staying on PUP for the rest of the season. Barno suffered an ACL injury late in the 2023 campaign and has been on the list since training camp started. The 2022 sixth-round pick played on 180 defensive snaps in 15 games last season, making 21 tackles (13 solo).

Barno (knee) was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Monday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barno suffered an ACL injury late last season and has been on the PUP list since training camp opened. He'll now have a 21-day window to practice with the team before he needs to be added to the 53-man roster or revert to IR for the rest of the campaign.

The Panthers placed Barno (knee) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Barno missed the final two games of last season and still isn't ready to play after missing all of training camp. Barno will miss at least the first four games of the 2024 season after recording 21 tackles (13 solo) across 188 defensive snaps and another 232 on special teams the previous year.