Boone is expected to have a role in the Panthers' offensive game plan for Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers, though Raheem Blackshear in on track to start at running back, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

The Panthers have signed Boone to their active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

With Chuba Hubbard (calf/knee) on track to be placed on IR ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Boone is a candidate to share backfield work with Raheem Blackshear, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Monday that Boone will work as the No. 2 running back behind Chuba Hubbard with Jonathon Brooks (knee) out for the year and Raheem Blackshear (chest) considered day-to-day, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Boone signed with the Panthers' practice squad Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

The Panthers released Boone on Tuesday.

Boone (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

The Panthers are slated to sign Boone to the 53-man roster from the practice squad Tuesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

The Panthers elevated Boone to the active roster Saturday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Boone signed with the Panthers' practice squad Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.