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The Carolina Panthers have parted ways with a defender.
As announced on Tuesday, cornerback Tyrek Funderburk has been waived off injured reserve. The 25-year-old was waived-injured with an undisclosed injury during the team's cutdown to their initial 53-man roster this past weekend.
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A native of nearby Indian Trail, N.C., Funderburk spent the first five years of his collegiate at the University of Richmond. He'd use his final year of eligibility at Appalachian State University in 2023—where he recorded 46 combined tackles, half a sack, four interceptions and two interception returns for a touchdown en route to a first-team All-Sun Belt selection.
Funderburk would break into the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2024. He made a pair of starts over 13 games a rookie—amassing 14 tackles, a forced fumble and a pass defensed.
After sitting on the Minnesota Vikings ' practice squad in 2025, Funderburk signed a reserve/future deal with the Panthers in January of this year.
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; A general view as it rains before the game between the Houston Texans and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; A general view as it rains before the game between the Houston Texans and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (left) talks to other players before the game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales runs onto the field before the game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Brad Idzik on the field before the game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) looks on before the game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; A general view as the Carolina Panthers flag leads the team onto the field before the gam against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Trevis Gipson (52) sacks Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Claudin Cherelus (53) celebrates with linebacker Trevin Wallace (32) after a play against the Houston Texans during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Kenny Pickett (12) looks to pass during the first half against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks on from the sideline during the first half against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. (15) runs with the ball during the first half against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back AJ Dillon (28) runs with the ball during the first half against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Houston Texans running back Owen Wright (42) is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Jackson Kuwatch (46) during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Cam Gill (49) reaches for a fumble against Houston Texans running back Deuce Vaughn (31) during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Cam Gill (left) celebrates with linebacker Maema Njongmeta (45) after recovering a fumble against the Houston Texans during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Cam Miller (42) runs with the ball after making an interception during the first half against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Feleipe Franks (81) runs with the ball against Houston Texans linebacker Aiden Fisher (59) during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end James Mitchell (85) reaches for the ball against Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Anthony Tyus III (34) runs with the ball during the first half against the Houston Texans \at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Trask (14) passes the ball during the first half against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Miles Davis (37) reacts after a play during the second half against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) runs with the ball against Carolina Panthers defensive end Elijah Garcia (96) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Jared Harrison-Hunte (94) with head coach Dave Canales after their game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (left) and Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) after the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; A general view as it rains before the game between the Houston Texans and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; A general view as it rains before the game between the Houston Texans and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; A general view as it rains before the game between the Houston Texans and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (left) talks to other players before the game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales runs onto the field before the game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Tetairoa McMillan praises red-hot Panthers OC Brad Idzik
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Brad Idzik on the field before the game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) looks on before the game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; A general view as the Carolina Panthers flag leads the team onto the field before the gam against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Trevis Gipson (52) sacks Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Claudin Cherelus (53) celebrates with linebacker Trevin Wallace (32) after a play against the Houston Texans during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Kenny Pickett (12) looks to pass during the first half against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks on from the sideline during the first half against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. (15) runs with the ball during the first half against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back AJ Dillon (28) runs with the ball during the first half against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Houston Texans running back Owen Wright (42) is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Jackson Kuwatch (46) during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Cam Gill (49) reaches for a fumble against Houston Texans running back Deuce Vaughn (31) during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Cam Gill (left) celebrates with linebacker Maema Njongmeta (45) after recovering a fumble against the Houston Texans during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback Cam Miller (42) runs with the ball after making an interception during the first half against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Feleipe Franks (81) runs with the ball against Houston Texans linebacker Aiden Fisher (59) during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end James Mitchell (85) reaches for the ball against Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Anthony Tyus III (34) runs with the ball during the first half against the Houston Texans \at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Trask (14) passes the ball during the first half against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Miles Davis (37) reacts after a play during the second half against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) runs with the ball against Carolina Panthers defensive end Elijah Garcia (96) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive end Jared Harrison-Hunte (94) with head coach Dave Canales after their game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Best photos from Panthers' preseason win over Texans
Aug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (left) and Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) after the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
(Bob Donnan, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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