TE Seth DeValve has agreed to terms with the #Panthers, per his agent @ChrisCabott of @SteinbergSports
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 20, 2020
According to Tom Pelissero at NFL Network, the Panthers have agreed to terms with former Browns and Jaguars tight end Seth DeValve.
Cleveland picked DeValve (6-foot-3, 235 pounds) in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL draft. He put in three years and 41 games with the Browns, totaling 48 catches, 596 yards and four touchdowns. Last season, DeValve suited up for Jacksonville. In 12 games, he posted 12 catches and 140 yards.
In addition to his work on offense, DeValve has been a minor player on special teams, totaling 575 snaps over the years.
This move adds more depth at the tight end position, which took a serious hit when Greg Olsen was released recently. For now, Ian Thomas doesn’t have to worry about his status as the top option on the team. Given Carolina’s overall lack of depth and talent at this spot, Chris Manhertz is also safe.
It’s possible the Panthers had their eye on former Colts tight end Eric Ebron, who signed earlier today with the Steelers. Most likely he was out of their price range though, because if one thing’s clear it’s that this team is not looking to be big spenders this month.
DeValve is the second former Brown to be signed so far. Carolina has also inked safety Juston Burris to a two-year deal and apparently the plan is for him to start next to Tre Boston.
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