George Li Game Management Coordinator | Carolina Panthers Website
George Li Game Management Coordinator | Carolina Panthers Website
CHARLOTTE — The Panthers have bolstered their roster by signing rookie tight end Messiah Swinson from the Packers' practice squad. This move comes as the team faces a shortage of healthy tight ends ahead of their opener against the Saints.
Ian Thomas and Tommy Tremble are both dealing with injuries, leaving Ja'Tavion Sanders and Jordan Matthews as the only available tight ends before Swinson's addition. Thomas is suffering from a calf injury, while Tremble has a hamstring issue.
Swinson, an undrafted rookie from Arizona State, was released by the Packers during initial roster cuts but remained on their practice squad. The 6-foot-7, 259-pound player had limited preseason action, being targeted just once. During his college career at Missouri and Arizona State, he recorded 28 catches for 317 yards and two touchdowns.
The Panthers appear to prioritize blocking capabilities in this signing rather than receiving skills. Sanders was drafted for his potential in the passing game, and Matthews is a converted wide receiver weighing 236 pounds.
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