Elder signed a one-year contract with the Lions on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elder spent much of his career in Carolina as a standout on special teams, but last season injuries thrust him into the starting lineup. He used his opportunities to notch a career-high 40 tackles (28 solo) and three pass breakups in 16 contests. Now with the Lions, Elder will look to make the most of his one-year deal and prove himself as worthy of a consistent defensive role.

Elder finished the 2020 season with 40 tackles (28 solo), three passes defended and one fumble forced in 16 games.

EDGE Analysis

Elder entered the campaign with just three career tackles, so 2020 easily marked his best professional season. Although his production was still modest, Elder played nearly 40 percent of Carolina's defensive snaps, trailing only Rasul Douglas and Donte Jackson among cornerbacks. It'll be interesting to see if he returns to the Panthers as a restricted free agent this offseason.

Elder (illness) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.

EDGE Analysis

Elder missed Friday's practice due to the ailment and, as evidenced by this news, hasn't felt better in warmups. His absence likely won't have much impact Sunday, especially considering he's primarily used on special teams.

Elder missed Friday's practice due to an illness and is listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Saints.

EDGE Analysis

Elder's status for for Week 17 will likely depend on how he is feeling during warmups. Primarily a special teams contributor, his absence or availability is unlikely to have much of an impact.

Elder signed a contract with the Panthers on Monday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Panthers scooped Elder off the Giants' practice squad, which could be telling of the severity of James Bradberry's groin injury.

The Panthers cut Elder on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

A 2017 fifth-round pick, Elder missed his rookie season due to a knee injury and played only 61 defensive snaps across 13 games in 2018, making three tackles. He'll work to catch on in a depth capacity elsewhere in the league.

Elder will see the opportunity to take reps in the slot this offseason, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elder played only 61 defensive snaps across 13 games in 2018, during which time he made three tackles. He'll compete with 2018 third-round pick Rashaan Gaulden for reps in nickel packages this offseason.

Elder is not at Saturday's practice session, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elder has seen reps both in the slot and outside at cornerback this preseason, eyeing some playing time during the regular season. His absence from the field Saturday marks a minor bump in the road, but the reason behind it hasn't been revealed.

Elder saw reps both in the slot and outside on Thursday, Joseph Person of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elder looks the part of a slot corner, standing at 5-foot-10 and weighing in at 185 pounds, but he's looking to show he can be more versatile than that. A fifth-round pick in last year's draft, Elder will be looking to show he can be a plug and play corner for Carolina in order to hang on to a depth role in the team's secondary.

Corn (knee) has participated in offseason workouts this spring but is still regaining full strength in his right knee, Tom Sorenson of the Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elder is bouncing back from a stress fracture in his patella, which required surgery in October and forced the cornerback to spend his entire rookie season on injured reserve. When healthy, the 2017 fifth-rounder is expected to compete for the top nickelback job in Carolina.