LOCALS IN THE NFL

Report: Panthers To Elevate Former Utah Safety To Active Roster

Oct 1, 2022, 4:36 PM

Marquise-Blair...

Marquise Blair #13 of the Utah Utes gestures to the crowd in the second half of Utah's 35-27 win over the Brigham Young Cougars in a game at Rice-Eccles Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)

(Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY – The Carolina Panthers plan to elevate a former Utah Utes safety to their active roster for Week 4, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

On Saturday, October 1, the NFL insider reported the Panthers were promoting Marquise Blair from their practice squad ahead of Week 4.

“The #Panthers are elevating former #Seahawks second-round S Marquise Blair to their game-day roster, source said,” Rapoport tweeted.

Blair joined Carolina’s practice squad in early September after getting waived by the Seahawks.

Before his NFL career started, the Wooster, Ohio native was a standout player for the Utes from 2017-18.

During his college career, Blair recorded 107 total tackles, 79 solo tackles, five tackles for loss, two interceptions, six pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in 23 games played.

In 2019, the Seahawks selected Blair with the No. 47 overall pick during the second round.

During his first three seasons, Blair posted 49 total tackles, 34 solo tackles, three forced fumbles, and three pass breakups in 22 games. Last season, the safety suffered a knee injury that caused him to miss significant time.

This season, the Panthers are off to a 1-2 start.

Carolina’s next game is at home against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 2 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX.

Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and co-host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).

  • Utah Utes Scoreboard

  • Utah Utes Team Leaders

  • Utah Utes Standings

Locals In the NFL

Zach-Wilson-New-York-Jets-NFL...

Kyle Ireland

Zach Wilson Throws Touchdown Pass In Jets’ Overtime Win Over Bills

Zach Wilson replaced an injured Aaron Rodgers and threw a touchdown pass in the New York Jets' season-opening victory over the Buffalo Bills.

8 months ago

Aaron-Rodgers-New-York-Jets-NFL...

Kyle Ireland

Zach Wilson Enters Jets’ Opener After Aaron Rodgers Leaves Early With Injury

Zach Wilson entered the New York Jets' season-opening game against the Buffalo Bills after Aaron Rodgers exited with an injury.

8 months ago

Marcus-Williams-Baltimore-Ravens-NFL...

Kyle Ireland

Baltimore Ravens Coach: Marcus Williams’ Injury ‘May Not Be A Season-Ender’

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh confirmed that Marcus Williams suffered a pec injury in Week 1 but it might not end his season.

8 months ago

Puka-Nacua-Jordan-Love-Tyler-Allgeier-NFL-2023...

Kyle Ireland

Local Players Post Standout Performances In Week 1 Of 2023 NFL Season

Here is how the players with ties to the state of Utah performed during the opening week of the 2023 NFL regular season.

8 months ago

Puka-Nacua-Los-Angeles-Rams-NFL...

Kyle Ireland

Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua Shines In NFL Debut

BYU Cougars wide receiver Puka Nacua dazzled in his NFL debut as the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Seattle Seahawks to open the 2023 season.

8 months ago

Jordan-Love-Green-Bay-Packers-NFL...

Kyle Ireland

Jordan Love Impresses, Leads Packers To Season-Opening Blowout Win Over Bears

Jordan Love looked the part of an NFL starting QB as he led the Green Bay Packers to a blowout victory on the road over the Chicago Bears.

8 months ago

Sponsored Articles

3 kids wearing real salt lake jerseys smiling...

Real Salt Lake

6 Reasons You Need to Experience a RSL Matchday

RSL Games are a great way to spend time with your family with fun activities, good food, and traditions you can only experience at the field.

High angle view of the beautiful Rose Bowl Stadium...

KSL Digital Sales

How to Prepare for the 2023 Rose Bowl

Everything you need to know to plan your 2023 Rose Bowl trip in Pasadena, California. This year, the Utes will face Penn State.

Jordan-Clarkson-Utah-Jazz...

KSL Digital Sales

Notable Moments From The Utah Jazz Season… So Far

At the beginning of the season, the Utah Jazz were second to last. Now they rank in the top 10 teams in the Western Conference.

Football soccer ball on grass field on stadium...

KSL Digital Sales

Everything You Need to Know to Watch the 2022 World Cup

Find out where and when to watch the upcoming games and final match for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, including where to find live updates.

ksl sports logos...

KSL Sports

KSL Sports Newsletter: Sign Up Now

Sign up today for the KSL Sports newsletter. Get the latest Utah sports news delivered to your inbox.

jimmy-buffett-tour-art...

KSL Sports

Win Tickets Wednesday: Jimmy Buffett

Get your Hawaiian shirts ready.

Report: Panthers To Elevate Former Utah Safety To Active Roster