As NFL rookies report to team facilities ahead of training camp, the Panthers locked up a pair of rookies from this year's draft.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Panthers have signed second-round draft pick Yetur Gross-Matos and fourth-round selection Tony Pride Jr.The signings come on the same day when rookies reported to the team’s stadium for coronavirus testing in preparation for training camp.
The 6-foot-5, 265-pound Gross-Matos was the 38th overall player taken in April’s draft after the defensive end made 17 1/2 sacks the last two seasons for Penn State. He’s expected to replace Mario Addison, who left via free agency, as the team’s starting end. Pride, a cornerback, finished his college career at Notre Dame with 121 tackles, 18 pass breakups and four interceptions in 45 games and could compete for a starting spot. He was also a sprinter for the Fighting Irish track team.
The Panthers previously signed first-round draft pick Derrick Brown, a defensive tackle from Auburn. That leaves Carolina with four unsigned draft picks, including its other second-round pick, safety Jeremy Chinn.
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