Hardy and Pugh Signed, Others released

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Panthers signed fifth-round DE Greg Hardy to a four-year contract.

Hardy was considered a top-ten pick after a 10-sack sophomore season, but his draft stock dropped steadily due to injuries, weight gain, and character concerns. The Panthers have a major need at defensive end, so Hardy could earn playing time immediately if he's healthy and motivated.

Source: Rotoworld per Gaston Gazette

Panthers signed sixth-round DB Jordan Pugh to a four-year contract.

Pugh was a playmaking corner and safety at Texas A&M. The Panthers envision him as a free safety, but he has a cornerback's size at 5'11/191. Pugh will start out on special teams if he makes the final roster as a rookie.

Source: Rotoworld per Gaston Gazette

Panthers waived RB Daniel Porter, TE Andrew George, K Aaron Pettrey, P Blake Haudan, DB Matt O'Hanlon, and OT Mark Ortmann.

The undrafted rookies were released to make room for the Panthers' draft class signings. Porter starred at Louisiana Tech last season, rushing for 1,132 yards and 11 TDs on 211 carries.

Source: Rotoworld per Gaston Gazette

[Ricky Spanish]

is matt o'hanlon the dude people were predicting would actually make the team? and is daniel porter that really tiny sunnovabitch that's super quick?

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

is matt o'hanlon the dude people were predicting would actually make the team? and is daniel porter that really tiny sunnovabitch that's super quick?

Yes to the Daniel Porter question, but I don't know the answer to the other one.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

is matt o'hanlon the dude people were predicting would actually make the team? and is daniel porter that really tiny sunnovabitch that's super quick?

Yes, to the Daniel Porter question and an I'm not sure for the Matt O'Hanlon question.

[cookinbrak]

Yes, to the Daniel Porter question and an I'm not sure for the Matt O'Hanlon question.

I woulda thought he'd make a good PR/KR

[KillerKat]

i said O'Hanlon was a true SS and wouldn't make it because we want coverage safeties. Pettrey just isn't as good as Carter at KOs. Porter, eh I believe Witherspoon will be our return guy.

[Pejorative Miscreant]

Ohanlon wouldve been good simply because of the irish pub feel. Sorry to see him go.

I hope Hardy turns out to be a steal or at least has some flashes and does not get hurt running onto the practice field

[Panther59]

I too said O'Hanlon had a good chance to make the team. Kid seem's to have a good nose for the ball and is in or around a fairly large number of tackles. A good many Husker fan's considered him to be the 2nd best defensive player Nebraska had last year, behind Suh of course. Pretty damn decent for a former walk-on to become defensive captain as a senior and almost make an NFL roster. Kid's got alot of heart.

[SCMunnerlyn1]

dammit dammit dammit .. why .. at least let porter try .. hes a little tank .. i can understand letting a punter go or a kicker go .. but the db's rb's you shouldnt cut them until contact practices

[g5jamz]

He might clear waivers...you never know and we could hide him on our practice squad.