NFL news roundup: Panthers rookie WR Chris Brazzell to undergo season-ending knee surgery; Tua back at practice
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Key Points:
- QB Tua Tagovailoa returned to practice on Thursday for individual drills after missing Wednesday due to a back injury flare-up, according to coach Kevin Stefanski.
- WR Chris Brazzell II will undergo season-ending knee surgery to repair a torn LCL; he was a third-round pick in the 2026 draft by the Panthers.
- DE Shemar Stewart hyperextended his knee in practice but avoided ligament damage and will be sidelined for several weeks, per head coach Zac Taylor.
- OL Giovanni Manu is expected to miss 12-14 weeks due to an undisclosed injury and was placed on the non-football injury list; he played four games in 2025.
- Several roster moves include signings of LB Josh Woods, WR Gabriel Benyard, LB Anfernee Orji, and S Hudson Clark, alongside cuts of DT Ross Blacklock, DT Parker Petersen, DL Ben Barten, and S Sanoussi Kane (waived/injured).
