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Panthers signing former Packers DB Rudy Ford

The Panthers have reportedly signed DB Rudy Ford.

The Carolina Panthers have reportedly made an addition to their secondary.

According to Joe Person of The Athletic, the team has signed safety Rudy Ford. The 29-year-old defensive back was one of a few free agents in attendance for a workout on Wednesday.

A Big Cove, Ala. native, Ford played his college ball at nearby Auburn University from 2013 to 2016. Over those four years, he amassed 275 total tackles (11.5 for a loss), five interceptions, 11 passes defensed, 1.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.

Ford would go on to be selected in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals, whom he played his first two pro campaigns with. He appeared in 23 games with only one start for Arizona, serving primarily on special teams.

He’s since picked up stints with the Philadelphia Eagles (2019 to 2020), Jacksonville Jaguars (2021) and Green Bay Packers (2022 to 2023). Ford started in 15 of his 30 games for Green Bay, totaling 115 tackles and five picks.

Update (2:36 p.m. ET): In the corresponding move to make room for Ford, the Panthers waived rookie safety Clayton Isbell.

Carolina also released outside linebacker Kemoko Turay off injured reserve.

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Panthers’ updated roster following Friday’s free-agent additions

Four fresh faces will join the Panthers at training camp.

Thanks to a handful of moves on Friday, the Carolina Panthers will look slightly different at “Back Together Saturday.”

The team announced the additions of four players yesterday afternoon—wide receiver Devin Carter, tight end Feleipe Franks, outside linebacker Kemoko Turay and cornerback Kinodre Thomas. To make room for the signings, they placed veteran wideout Cam Sims on the reserve/physically unable to perform list and waived receiver Sam Pinckney, offensive lineman Christian Duffie and safety Clayton Isbell.

So, let’s take another updated look at Carolina’s current training camp roster:

Panthers sign 4 players on Friday

The Panthers added a handful of help on Friday.

The Carolina Panthers officially added a handful of players on Friday.

As announced this afternoon, the team has signed four free agents—wide receiver Devin Carter, tight end Feleipe Franks, outside linebacker Kemoko Turay and cornerback Kiondre Thomas.

Turay, whose signing was first reported on by Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston this morning, emerges out of a pass-rushing group that included a few notable tryouts. Carolina also hosted looks for 2017 Pro Bowler Yannick Ngakoue, former Cincinnati Bengal and New York Jet Carl Lawson and Marquis Haynes Sr.—who has spent each of his six NFL campaigns with the Panthers.

The 6-foot-5, 248-pounder was a second-round draft pick of the Indianapolis Colts in 2018. He’s amassed 12.0 career sacks, as well as short stints with the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons, over five seasons.

To make room for the bunch, the Panthers placed veteran wideout Cam Sims on the reserve/physically unable to perform list and waived receiver Sam Pinckney, offensive lineman Christian Duffie and safety Clayton Isbell.

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Report: Panthers to sign OLB Kemoko Turay

The Panthers are reportedly signing OLB Kemoko Turay.

In addition to clocking in their second session of training camp this summer, the Carolina Panthers got themselves a look at a few free-agent pass rushers on Thursday. But in a group highlighted by a very familiar name, it may be a lesser-known one that has come out with a roster spot.

According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, the Panthers will be signing outside linebacker Kemoko Turay following his workout from yesterday. The team also brought in Marquis Haynes Sr., who has spent each of his six NFL seasons in Carolina.

Turay, 6-foot-5 and 248 pounds, played his college ball at Rutgers University between 2014 and 2017. Those four years saw the Montclair, N.J. native record 15.5 sacks, with 7.5 coming in his Freshman All-American campaign.

He’d then be selected in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts, with whom he played for through the 2021 campaign. Turay, who has amassed 12.0 career sacks, since picked up brief stints with the San Francisco 49ers in 2022 and with the Atlanta Falcons in 2023.

The search for help off the edge, however, may not be over—as the Panthers are reportedly expected to host former Pro Bowler Yannick Ngakoue and Carl Lawson on Friday.

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Throwback Tuesday? Now Falcons edge Kemoko Turay helps Rutgers get first Big Ten win

Kemoko Turay helped Rutgers to their first ever Big Ten win.

Kemoko Turay is a freakish athlete, who could be able to help the Atlanta Falcons off the edge. During four standout years at Rutgers, Turay did a little bit of everything.

Including, blocking a field goal attempt as Rutgers got their first win as a Big Ten program.

Turay signed with the Falcons over the weekend, putting the long and athletic edge rusher on a team that could use his ability. Rutgers fans know what he can bring to a team, as he was a dominant force for the Scarlet Knights.

The block came in the 2014 season, the first that Rutgers was in the Big Ten. Late in their Week 6 game against Michigan, Turay rose up and blocked the field goal with his left hand.

It was an impressive – and inspiring – athletic display given that Turay didn’t come off the edge and didn’t penetrate the Wolverines’ blocking scheme. Instead, he was in the middle of the line and rose up to make the block on the field goal attempt.

Rutgers would beat Michigan 26-24.

Turay was a tremendous ambassador for Rutgers, earning an invite to the 2018 Senior Bowl.

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In his four seasons at Rutgers, he had 103 total tackles and 15.5 sacks. He had 20.5 tackles for a loss, amounting to 130 yards for a loss.

Rutgers ended their first season in the Big Ten with an 8-5 record and an emphatic Quick Lane Bowl win over North Carolina.

Turay has battled injuries during his NFL career. He was a second round pick of the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018 NFL draft.

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49ers elevate WR, DE ahead of Week 17 vs. Raiders

The 49ers added a DE and WR off the practice squad for Sunday’s game.

The 49ers on Saturday elevated a pair of players from the practice squad for their Week 17 contest against the Raiders in Las Vegas.

Defensive end Kemoko Turay and wide receiver Tay Martin will both be up for San Francisco on Sunday before reverting back to the practice squad the following day.

Turay was up for three consecutive games in Weeks 4-6 this season. In those games he played 42 defensive snaps and recorded one tackle.

For Martin, the undrafted rookie from Oklahoma State, this will be his second appearance this season. He was also up for Week 8 where he played five special teams snaps and one offensive snap. He could have a limited offensive role, but his bigger contributions will come on special teams.

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49ers re-sign DE Kemoko Turay to practice squad

The #49ers made a couple of practice squad moves Tuesday.

The 49ers on Tuesday made a couple of corresponding moves on their practice squad before they begin their Week 13 preparations.

San Francisco announced recently-released defensive end Kemoko Turay re-signed with the practice squad. Cornerback Ka’dar Hollman was released to create room on the roster.

Turay was released from the 49ers’ active roster Saturday to make room for interior defensive lineman T.Y. McGill. Prior to his release, Turay played three games for San Francisco. He was regularly a healthy scratch once the team got healthier on the edges. Turay had one tackle across 42 defensive snaps. He was with the team all preseason and provides some internal defensive end depth.

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49ers rule out DE Kemoko Turay vs. Broncos

Kemoko Turay has been ruled out by the #49ers for their Sunday Night Football game tonight.

The 49ers on Sunday morning announced defensive end Kemoko Turay would miss their Week 3 game against the Denver Broncos to attend to a personal matter.

That leaves four players officially out for San Francisco. Offensive lineman Daniel Brunskill (hamstring), running back Tyrion Davis-Price (ankle) and tight end Tyler Kroft (knee) were all ruled out on the injury report Friday.

Turay originally landed on the 49ers’ practice squad after the team let him go at final cuts. A knee injury for DE Jordan Willis landed him on IR though and opened a roster spot for Turay to occupy. He hasn’t suited up yet for San Francisco in the last two weeks.

In the previous four seasons, Turay played in 38 games for the Colts where he posted 12.0 sacks, including a career-high 5.0 last season.

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49ers to place DE Jordan Willis on IR, promote DE Kemoko Turay

The #49ers are making a quick swap on their defensive front with DE Jordan Willis headed to IR.

The 49ers are making a couple more roster moves. They’ll be placing defensive end Jordan Willis on IR and promoting DE Kemoko Turay from the practice squad per multiple 49ers beat writers.

Willis is having a cleanup procedure done on his knee after telling the training staff about some discomfort there Monday per the Athletic’s Matt Barrows. The veteran defensive end was originally let go by the team at final cuts, but re-signed after free safety Jimmie Ward was placed on IR. Willis was inactive for Sunday’s season opener in Chicago.

It was a small surprise Turay was left off the 53-man roster after putting together a good preseason. He signed to the practice squad the day after cuts though and now will hold a place on the active roster and add some defensive end depth for San Francisco.

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