Terrace Marshall Jr. Will Be Fighting For A Roster Spot
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. was already on shaky ground heading into the offseason before the team selected receiver Xavier Legette with the final pick in the first round of this year's NFL draft while also adding Diontae Johnson via a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. There's a reason the former second-round pick requested to be moved before last year's trade deadline. With the offseason additions, Marshall will likely be fighting to hang onto one of the final roster spots at the position in training camp this summer, especially if an undrafted free agent like Jalen Coker or Sam Pinckney sticks. Marshall, 23, had just 19 receptions for 139 yards and no touchdowns in Carolina's brutal offense a year ago and has just 64 catches for 767 yards and one touchdown in his three years in the NFL. He shouldn't be drafted in fantasy leagues this fall.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (coach's decision) is inactive for the second consecutive week. He won't suit up on Sunday versus the Tennessee Titans. Marshall has appeared in eight games this season, primarily serving as a depth option while logging 18 catches for 134 yards. The former second-round pick hasn't panned out through three years in Carolina. He can be dropped to waivers in all redraft formats and most dynasty leagues.
Laviska Shenault Jr. Returns, Terrace Marshall Jr. Inactive
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (ankle) is officially active for the Week 11 game against the visiting Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. As a result, Terrace Marshall Jr. will be a healthy scratch. Shenault was listed as questionable for this one, but the 25-year-old will make his return after a three-game absence. Still, he's well off the fantasy radar and could be eased back into the offense as a depth option behind wideouts Adam Thielen and rookie Jonathan Mingo. Given how bad Carolina's offense has been in 2023 with rookie quarterback Bryce Young at the helm, only Thielen has been a consistent fantasy option this year. Shenault has just seven catches for 43 yards and no touchdowns in six games so far this season.
Terrace Marshall Jr. Could See A Larger Role In Week 10
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. could see a larger role in Week 10 as his team gears up to face off against the Chicago Bears in the Thursday night game. D.J. Chark Jr. (elbow) is listed as doubtful for the game as he missed practice all week. The last time the Panthers were missing a starting receiver, in Week 4, Marshall stepped in and caught nine passes for 56 yards. If Chark ultimately ends up getting ruled out, Marshall will be a boom/bust flex option against a Bears defense that is allowing the 15th-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers in 2023.
Terrace Marshall Jr. Given Permission To Seek Trade
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. has been given permission to seek a trade as the team heads into their Week 7 bye. The former second-round pick has languished in the Panthers' lackluster offense for the last three seasons and now finds himself buried behind Adam Thielen, DJ Chark Jr., and Jonathan Mingo on the depth chart. Marshall did have a nine-catch performance in Week 4, but that aberration was owed to Mingo missing the game due to a concussion. So far in 2023, Marshall has put up goose eggs in Weeks 2 and 6 and was scratched from Week 5 altogether. Should he be unable to find a suitor before the NFL trade deadline, Carolina will continue rostering Marshall, though his fantasy relevance will still depend on one or more injuries to his teammates.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. caught nine of his 11 targets for 56 yards in a 21-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4. Marshall saw an uptick in playing time with rookie Jonathan Mingo (concussion) inactive and he made the most of those chances by leading the Panthers in catches and targets in the loss. The third-year receiver has been busy over the past two weeks as he has drawn 18 targets, turning those into 14 receptions for 91 scoreless yards. That being said, Marshall is likely to return to a backup role once Mingo is ready to return, which could be as soon as Week 5 against the Detroit Lions.
Terrace Marshall Jr. Will Play Sunday, Could Have Increased Role
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (back) upgraded to a full participant during Friday's practice and has been cleared to play against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Marshall could see an increase in targets with DJ Chark Jr. (hamstring) ruled out and Adam Thielen (ankle) listed as questionable. Marshall is worth consideration in deep formats and DFS lineups, but you should avoid him and start your studs in a traditional 12-team league.
Terrace Marshall Jr. Limited In Wednesday’s Practice
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. The young playmaker sustained a back injury on Aug. 14 and is slowly progressing from it. He will have two more opportunities on Thursday and Friday to practice in full and be available for the team's season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. With D.J. Chark (hamstring) not practicing on Wednesday, Marshall could be in for a larger role in Week 1 if the veteran misses. But the 23-year-old has to get healthy for that to happen.
Terrace Marshall Jr. Returns To The Practice Field
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (back) has returned to the practice field on Tuesday after missing time recently with a back issue. ESPN's David Newton reports that Marshall was limited. DJ Chark Jr. (hamstring) and Laviska Shenault Jr. (concussion) are also dealing with injuries, but all three should be good to go for Week 1 of the regular season against the Atlanta Falcons. The 23-year-old Marshall should have a bigger role in Carolina's offense after catching 28 of 47 targets for 490 yards and a touchdown in 14 games (nine starts) in his second NFL campaign in 2022. Still, with rookie quarterback Bryce Young running this offense in 2023, Marshall is going to go undrafted in the majority of fantasy leagues.
According to team beat writer Sheena Quick, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (back) is expected to "miss a few weeks." The 23-year-old injured his back during practice on Monday and was carted off the field. But after undergoing a scan, it appears things could have been worse, especially since he may return before the start of the season. Marshall finished last season by amassing 28 grabs for 490 yards and a touchdown, an improvement from his rookie campaign. However, he isn't predicted to be more productive, considering the Panthers have DJ Chark Jr., Jonathan Mingo, and Adam Thielen in the equation.
