D.A. Sweat
Writer
D.A. Sweat began his sports writing career in 2011 and has been a staff writer for Cat Scratch Reader since 2015. In addition to on-field analysis of the Carolina Panthers, he specializes in evaluating front office decisions including trades, salary cap management, and free agent signings. As an unapologetic "trade down" advocate, he is known among the CSR community as the Benevolent Dictator of Trade Down Island. He holds a bachelor's degree from BYU and a master's degree from the University of Arizona.
Panthers Injury Report & Transactions - Week 12
Carolina continues to incorporate a 2021 first round pick that was cast off from the Tennessee Titans.
Panthers Injury Report & Transactions - Week 11
Adam Thielen has been added to the active roster from the IR (hamstring) among other transactions coming from the Panthers front office.
Panthers Injury Report & Transactions - Week 10
Two rookies - RB Jonathon Brooks and DT Jaden Crumedy - are nearing their first action of the 2024 season.
Panthers Injury Report & Transactions - Week 9
The Panthers added former BYU wide receiver and return man Dax Milne to the practice squad for what could be a potential Hall of Fame career.
Panthers Injury Report & Transactions - Week 8
Why do the Panthers continue to mess around with young, productive DT Jayden Peevy?
Panthers Injury Report & Transactions - Week 7
Rookie running back Jonathon Brooks makes progress while outside linebacker Jacoby Windmon was plucked off the Steelers practice squad.
Panthers Injury Report & Transactions - Week 6
Former first round pick Shaq Lawson is now a Panther while Cade Mays returns to Carolina’s offensive line.
Panthers Injury Report & Transactions - Week 5
The Panthers signed a 2021 first round cornerback to the practice squad in a move that boasts low-risk, high-reward potential.
Panthers Injury Report & Transactions - Week 4
Wide receiver Jalen Coker, safety Demani Richardson, and promising safety Russ Yeast have joined the active roster.
Panthers Injury Report & Transactions - Week 3
The Panthers scoop up a young, promising safety in Russ Yeast who was surprisingly cut by the Los Angeles Rams.