Ioannidis agreed to a contract with the Panthers on Friday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ioannidis, who was recently released by the Commanders, notched 2.5 sacks across 16 appearances for Washington last season. He'll now reunite with Matt Rhule, who was his head coach during his college days at Temple. Per David Newton of ESPN, look for the defensive lineman to be utilized by the Panthers as a veteran pass-rush specialist alongside Derrick Brown, who profiles more as a run stuffer.

The Commanders plan to release Ioannidis on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Washington first attempted to find a trade partner for Ioannidis, per Rapoport, but it appears that little interest could be drummed up for the veteran defensive tackle. Ioannidis, who notched just 2.5 sacks in 16 appearances last season, should have more appeal as a free agent, and not attached to a pricey contract.

Ioannidis recorded 38 tackles and 2.5 sacks across 16 games during the 2021 regular season.

EDGE Analysis

Ioannidis enjoyed a mostly healthy season after a torn pectoral limited him to three games the year before, but his production wasn't close to the defensive tackle's 2017-19 level -- a three-year stretch where he notched at least nine starts and 4.5 sacks each season. Coming off a down year, the 28-year-old isn't a lock to be back with Washington next season, as he's entering the final year of an extension and is scheduled for a non-guaranteed $6.6 million base salary. Overthecap.com suggests the Commanders can save nearly $6.9 million in cap space if Ioannidis is released or traded before the regular season.

Ioannidis was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Ioannidis was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list last week, but he has cleared the NFL's protocols and is expected to be available for Tuesday's contest against the Eagles. With Tim Settle (illness) still in protocols, Ioannidis will likely operate as the primary backup to both Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen.

Ioannidis (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Washington is in the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak, and Ioannidis is just one of six defensive linemen to be placed in the NFL's protocols this week. With so much uncertainty surrounding the position at the moment, it's difficult to project what the unit will look like ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Eagles.

Ioannidis (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 4 contest against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Ioannidis missed the team's Week 3 matchup with a knee injury. However, he's set to return after logging a full practice Friday and will bolster the team's defensive line. Ioannidis has topped 50 percent of the defensive snaps in each of the two games in which he has been active and logged a combined four tackles.

Ioannidis (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice and is officially questionable for Sunday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ioannidis didn't travel with the team to Buffalo for Week 3, as he continued to rehab from a knee injury he suffered against the Giants in Week 2. The 27-year-old has played 40-plus defensive snaps in each game he has played and should see a similar workload if he is active for Week 4. If he is unable to suit up, Tim Settle -- who played 23 defensive snaps in Ioannidis' absence against the Bills -- should draw the start against the Falcons.

Ioannidis (knee) won't play Sunday against the Bills, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite having an extra few days to recover after playing Thursday in Week 2, Ioannidis will sit out in Week 3, as he isn't even traveling with the team. Tim Settle should see more playing time along the defensive line as Washington tries to slow down the high-powered Bills offense.

Ioannidis (knee) was estimated as a non-participant for Friday's practice and is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bills, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ioannidis suffered the knee injury during Washington's matchup with the Giants on Thursday during Week 2, but he was able to return to the contest. The 27-year-old has played 40-plus snaps in each game this season and has registered six total tackles. If he is unable to suit up for Week 3, expect Tim Settle to see increased snaps.

Ioannidis (knee) was able to return to Thursday's game against the Giants, Rhiannon Walker of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ioannidis' absence was short-lived. He'll retake his spot on the interior of Washington's defensive line.