Melvin retired from the NFL on Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Melvin played for six different teams after going undrafted out of Northern Illinois in 2013. He concludes his NFL career with 260 tackles, 41 passes defensed, and four interceptions over 74 games. His absence should open up more opportunities for CJ Henderson and Keith Taylor at corner.

Melvin agreed to a one-year deal with the Panthers on Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Melvin appeared in 10 games (two starts) with the Panthers last season and totaled 16 tackles. The 32-year-old is expected to provide veteran leadership to a youthful cornerback corps.

Melvin (head) will not return Sunday against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Melvin was playing an increased role Sunday with Stephon Gilmore on the reserve/COVID-19 list. With Melvin sidelined for the rest of the game, Keith Taylor and Myles Hartsfield will likely be looking at extra opportunities.

The Panthers activated Melvin (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Melvin landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday and was unavailable in Week 16. However, he'll now be able to return to practice and should be available for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Melvin (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Melvin will be unable to play Sunday when the Panthers take on the Buccaneers. Playing mostly a depth role in the secondary, Melvin's absence will likely be supplemented by extra work for Keith Taylor and Myles Hartsfield.

Melvin (hand) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Melvin sat out of the Panthers' Week 10 win over the Cardinals, but he appears healthy and ready to return to action in Week 11. In six appearances this season, the veteran cornerback has played 112 defensive snaps and recorded 12 tackles.

Melvin (hand) won't play in Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Melvin's not ready to return from the hand injury that forced him out of Carolina's Week 9 loss to the Patriots. His next opportunity to suit up will come in Week 11 against Washington.

Melvin (hand) left Sunday's contest against the Patriots early and never returned, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Melvin registered three tackles (two solo) before leaving the Panthers' Week 9 matchup with the Patriots early. It's unclear if the injury is significant enough to impact his availability for Week 10.

The Panthers signed Melvin to their active roster Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Melvin was elevated -- for the second time -- to the active roster ahead of Thursday's contest against the Texans, and he did enough to earn a spot on the 53-man roster. The 31-year-old will operate as a depth option while Jaycee Horn (foot) remains sidelined. The Panthers also executed a trade to acquire CJ Henderson, so Melvin's role may decrease slightly when the newcomer gets fully acclimated to Carolina's defensive schemes.

Melvin reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Melvin was elevated from the practice squad for Thursday's Week 3 matchup against Houston, and he recorded four tackles (three solo) while playing 29 defensive snaps. Although the 31-year-old will head back to the practice squad for now, he'll be an option to serve as depth in the secondary since Jaycee Horn (foot) is expected to miss several months.