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Panthers Sign 6-Foot-7 Rookie

The Carolina Panthers got taller on Wednesday. The team announced a signing at about 3:30 p.m. ET of a 6-foot-7 rookie. That’d certainly help if Carolina was trying to work the ball into the low post, but of course this…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 8:41 PM
Panthers Sign 6-Foot-7 Rookie
Key Things to Know
  • The Carolina Panthers signed rookie offensive tackle Da'Metrius Weatherspoon to their practice squad on Wednesday.
  • The free-agent signing filled Carolina's final remaining opening on the practice squad roster.
  • Weatherspoon previously spent time this season with the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Carolina Panthers signed rookie offensive tackle Da'Metrius Weatherspoon to their practice squad, filling the final available spot on the unit. The team officially announced the addition on Wednesday afternoon to bolster their offensive line depth.

Weatherspoon, who stands 6-foot-7 and weighs 320 pounds, originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent from Syracuse with the Buffalo Bills. He also spent time on the New England Patriots practice squad earlier this season after playing college football at Howard and Syracuse.

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