The Cleveland Browns aren’t the only NFL team making tweaks to the roster in the days before the regular season. They may not be major moves, but they could still prove to be important.
Writing on social media, Andrew Siciliano announced that the Carolina Panthers signed former Browns running back Ahmani Marshall. The signing makes sense because Marshall wasn’t doing too much with the Browns and hails from North Carolina.
He is coming back home and hoping to make people proud.
“Former Browns RB Ahmani Marshall, a North Carolina native, signs with the Panthers practice squad,” Siciliano posted.
Former Browns RB Ahmani Marshall, a North Carolina native, signs with the Panthers practice squad.
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) September 3, 2026
The Browns waived Marshall in order to cut down their 53-man roster over the weekend. It didn’t take him long to find a new team to play for, and he chose one that is close to home and surely close to his heart.
Marshall spent his collegiate career with both Wake Forest and then Appalachian State University. During his time at both colleges, he racked up 1,288 yards and 13 touchdowns.
He then joined the NFL as a free agent with the Browns in 2025, but spent his time on the practice squad and then signed a reserve/future contract with the team in January. He was just one of multiple players let go by the team over the weekend in preparation for the regular season.
The Browns weren’t using Marshall much, so cutting him made sense. Ultimately, this sounds like a better situation for the young player because he could start a new chapter with his new team and would be playing for the people he grew up around.
Marshall might be happier with the Panthers, but there is a chance he will see the Browns again. However, he will be meeting them as an opponent in the future. As for Cleveland, it’ll be interesting to watch the other players cut from their rotation and see where they land.
How many of them will be able to secure deals with their hometown teams?
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