Matt Ioannidis is signing with the Carolina Panthers, per source

[bLACKpANTHER]

I'm up here in the DMV.. he is one of the names that I def would want from their squad..

[ENCPantherfan2]

19 minutes ago, SgtJoo said:

 

Damn, that dude country strong 

[4Corners]

10 minutes ago, poorboysrev said:

Love seeing the mean streak. Yeah we need some of that on this team. 

His mean streak and playmaking ability will be completely zapped once he gets a panthers jersey 

[Jon Snow]

Noticed that most if not all these signings are one year deals. 

[Mr. Scot]

7 minutes ago, Fright said:

Can he play QB tho?

I'd put him in on a sneak or a designed run

[BrianS]

23 minutes ago, Mage said:

Yes he's a good player but this is such a pointless signing.  Feels like every offseason we sign some "solid" DL to a short contract and it does nothing for us.  Fire Matt Rhule.

No, this is smart.  The older a player is, the shorter contract you should be giving them.  Ioannidis isn't "old" by any means, but not young.  He'll be 28 when the season starts.

The guy is betting on himself here.  He missed most of 2020, and only started six games last year despite playing in 16.  His "big" years were playing as a DE, and Rivera has him at DT.

It's different than Reddick in that (we hope) there aren't a bunch of void years that kick it down the road.

[Mr. Scot]

1 minute ago, Jon Snow said:

Noticed that most if not all these signings are one year deals. 

Hadn't noticed, but

[CPF4LIFE]

22 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

Noticed that most if not all these signings are one year deals. 

Big reset once rhule is fired. 

[trucpfan]

Is he a DE or DT?

[BullCityP]

Another good thing is it doesn't count against our comp picks

[Mr. Scot]

18 minutes ago, ENCPantherfan2 said:

Damn, that dude country strong 

Remember Jordan Carstens?

Edited March 18, 2022 by Mr. Scot

[countryboi]

this is a good pick up but WFT fans complain that he is hurt alot. 

[ENCPantherfan2]

1 minute ago, Mr. Scot said:

Remember Jordan Carsten?

That name does not ring a bell. 

[Mr. Scot]

Regarding the release...

The Washington Commanders' release of defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis freed up necessary salary-cap room but angered his representatives, who said they were lied to about his status last month.

Ioannidis' agent, Alan Herman, told ESPN that Washington senior vice president of football administration Rob Rogers told him the team wasn't going to release Ioannidis.

"We don't particularly care to be lied to our face," Herman told The Associated Press. "That's not the way you conduct business in the National Football League."

Washington announced it had released Ioannidis, as well as veteran guard Ereck Flowers and safety Deshazor Everett, as part of a series of moves that combined to create $18.9 million of cap space.

The Commanders had tried to trade Ioannidis in the past week, a source told ESPN, but with him entering the final year of his contract, they were unsuccessful.

The move surprised Herman.

"When someone tells you two weeks ago that he's solid as a rock, would it take you by surprise?" Herman told ESPN. "Give us a heads-up; free agency is coming and we want to make sure the player lands on his feet. Granted, [general manager] Martin Mayhew called and apologized. I've dealt with Rob for years and this is the first time I've ever had a situation like this with him. Always professional."

According to multiple sources, Washington's plans changed last week after the team acquired quarterback Carson Wentz and his $28 million cap hit for this season. One source also said his understanding was they were told Ioannidis was safe "at this time."

"It just takes our player out of the market for three days, and that's the troubling part of this," Herman said. "If you're even thinking about doing it, then give us a heads-up so we can prepare."

Link: Agent for released Matt Ioannidis says Washington Commanders 'lied to our face'

Related: Remember when people used to say one of Marty's good points was that he didn't piss of released players?