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From Carolina to Championship: Former Panthers in SB LX
8 Feb
Summary
- Three former Panthers will compete in Super Bowl LX.
- Sam Darnold leads Seattle Seahawks to NFC's top seed.
- Patriots' K'Lavon Chaisson played for Carolina in 2024.
Super Bowl LX will feature several familiar faces for fans of the Carolina Panthers, as three former players are on the rosters of the competing teams. Quarterback Sam Darnold has had a standout season with the Seattle Seahawks, guiding them to the NFC's top seed and earning his second consecutive Pro Bowl selection.
Darnold's performance included 4,048 passing yards and a career-high 67.7-percent completion rate. The Seahawks' game-day roster also includes running back Velus Jones Jr., who had a brief stint with Carolina in 2024. Additionally, linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson, who spent the 2024 offseason with the Panthers before being released, will play for the opposing New England Patriots.
Other former Panthers, including linebacker Jamie Sheriff and cornerback Shaquill Griffin, are on the Seahawks' practice squad but will not be active for the game. Chaisson notably achieved a career-high 7.5 sacks in the 2025 season for the Patriots.
