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Panthers make additions to active roster, practice squad on Tuesday

With Baker Mayfield now gone, the Panthers had to make a few adjustments to their active roster and practice squad on Tuesday.

When the Carolina Panthers granted Baker Mayfield’s release on Monday, they—in turn—opened up a spot on their program. So, they patched that spot up today.

Cornerback T.J. Carrie has been signed to the active roster. This move comes three weeks after the ninth-year veteran was initially brought into the organization as a member of the practice squad on Nov. 15.

Carrie has appeared in two games for the Panthers thus far. He recorded six snaps on special teams in Week 11 against the Baltimore Ravens and 30 (15 defensive) in Week 12 against the Denver Broncos.

One of those 15 plays in that 23-10 win over Denver resulted in a forced fumble and subsequent recovery by the 32-year-old defender. Just over a minute into the fourth quarter, Carrie pulled and corralled the ball from Broncos returner Jalen Virgil—a takeaway that eventually led to a 36-yard field goal by kicker Eddy Piñeiro.

To fill Carrie’s spot on the practice squad, Carolina brought back quarterback Davis Cheek. The Elon University product was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Panthers this spring.

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Panthers waive QB Davis Cheek after making Baker Mayfield trade official

On Tuesday, the Panthers officially made room for Baker Mayfield by waiving 2022 undrafted free agent Davis Cheek.

When the Carolina Panthers officially made their move for now former Cleveland Browns star Baker Mayfield, their roster number went from 90 men to 91. So, somebody had to go.

That somebody, as announced by the team on Tuesday morning, was quarterback Davis Cheek.

The Matthews, N.C. native joined the organization back on April 30, as one of 14 initial free-agent signings following the 2022 NFL draft. He’d go on to stick into the No. 4 spot on the depth chart—so to speak—participating in rookie minicamp and team organized activities through the spring and summer.

Cheek spent his last four years at Elon University in Elon, N.C. There, he’d amass 8,548 passing yards with 51 touchdowns to 21 interceptions while earning nods as a Second Team All-CAA member and a Walter Payton Award Finalist in 2021.

With Cheek now butted out, this leaves the Panthers with four passers on their current roster—Sam Darnold, Matt Corral, PJ Walker and Mayfield.

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Panthers 2022 undrafted free agent signings

Keep track of all the Panthers’ post-draft additions right here as the undrafted free agents begin to fly.

The Carolina Panthers did work the past three days, piecing together what looks to be a particularly fine draft class. Some congratulations are also in order for the players who were selected to that group.

So we send our props out to Ikem Ekwonu, Matt Corral, Brandon Smith, Amaré Barno, Cade Mays and Kalon Barnes.

Now, comes the work after the work.

With the annual announcing of names now complete, the names who weren’t announced will try to find themselves new homes in the NFL. And for those who try to do so with Carolina starting on Saturday night, we’ve got you covered.

Here are the 2022 undrafted free agent signings for general manager Scott Fitterer, head coach Matt Rhule and the rest of the Panthers: