Austin Larkin EDR/DE FA Thu 12/30/21 3:15 PM
Austin Larkin
EDR/DE FA
Larkin (undisclosed) was reinstated tot he Panthers' practice squad Thursday from the practice squad COVID-19 list, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Larkin was placed on the practice squad COVID list list week but has now cleared the health and safety protocols. He appeared in nine games for the Panthers in 2020 but hasn't seen the field this season.
Austin Larkin EDR/DE FA Thu 12/23/21 12:06 PM 1 Comment
Austin Larkin
EDR/DE FA
The Panthers placed Larkin (undisclosed) on the practice squad COVID-19 list Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Larkin joined the Panthers' practice squad in late October but was one of several players who landed on the COVID-19 list Thursday. It's not yet clear whether he's tested positive for the virus, and a timetable for his return hasn't been revealed.
Austin Larkin EDR/DE FA Wed 10/27/21 8:25 PM
Austin Larkin
EDR/DE FA
Larkin (groin) was signed by the Panthers to the practice squad Wednesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of The Charlotte Observer reports.
EDGE Analysis
After reaching an injury settlement with the Panthers in August, Carolina has agreed to bring back Larkin. The defensive end's groin injury seems to have cleared up, and Larkin could begin to fill a depth role for Carolina's defensive line as soon as Week 8 against the Falcons.
Austin Larkin EDR/DE FA Wed 8/18/21 2:52 PM
Austin Larkin
EDR/DE FA
The Panthers have waived Larkin (groin) from IR with an injury settlement, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Larkin will be free to search for a role elsewhere in the league once fully recovered from his groin injury. He notched 12 total tackles (five solo) through nine appearances with Carolina in 2020.
Austin Larkin EDR/DE FA Tue 8/10/21 12:58 AM
Austin Larkin
EDR/DE FA
Larkin (groin) reverted to injured reserve Monday after he went unclaimed on waivers, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
EDGE Analysis
Larkin was carted off the field during practice last week with a groin injury and was waived/injured by Carolina on Sunday. He appeared in nine games for the Panthers in 2020 and totaled 12 tackles (five solo) and will now remain in the organization.
Austin Larkin EDR/DE FA Sun 1/3/21 3:29 PM
Austin Larkin
EDR/DE FA
Larkin (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Larkin will return from a two-game absence in order to suit up against the Saints. With Brian Burns (shoulder) inactive, Larkin could see a slight uptick in defensive opportunities.
Austin Larkin EDR/DE FA Sun 12/27/20 3:20 PM
Austin Larkin
EDR/DE FA
Larkin (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against Washington, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Larkin will be sidelined for the second straight game with the shoulder injury. Yetur Gross-Matos and Brian Burns will be the primary reserves at defensive ends for Carolina on Sunday.
Austin Larkin EDR/DE FA Sat 12/19/20 7:05 PM
Austin Larkin
EDR/DE FA
Larkin (shoulder) is inactive for Saturday's game at Green Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Larkin has played a minor role in the defensive line rotation since joining the Panthers in October, but he won't be available for Saturday's contest.
Austin Larkin EDR/DE FA Sat 10/17/20 1:15 PM
Austin Larkin
EDR/DE FA
Larkin was added to the Panthers' active roster Saturday, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Larkin, who had a short stint on the Falcons' active roster in 2019, will be making his first official appearance with the Panthers entering Week 6. Expect him to act as defensive-line depth for the time being.
Austin Larkin EDR/DE FA Fri 8/28/20 8:57 PM
Austin Larkin
EDR/DE FA
Larkin signed a contract with the Texans on Friday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Larkin spent most of the 2019 season on the Falcons' practice squad but was promoted for the final two games. The Falcons ended up cutting Larkin in early August, and now he'll try to wade through a crowded defensive-end corps to secure a roster spot in 2020.