For the second offseason in a row, the Panthers seem to be slow-playing cornerback Captain Munnerlyn as free agency approaches, Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer reports. Munnerlyn started every game in 2013 and had arguably his best season after signing a one-year, $1.1 million deal to return to the Panthers. Munnerlyn made USA Today’s […]
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Panthers Sign CB Munnerlyn And S Mitchell; Add WR/KR Ginn
UPDATE: As of 5:20 EST, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Panthers have added kick returner/wide receiver Tedd Ginn Jr. with a one-year deal. The Panthers were a busy team today, as they have brought back cornerback Captain Munnerlyn and signed unrestricted free agent safety Mike Mitchell from the Raiders. Both players come to […]
Battle for Panthers Cornerbacks
By Josh Moore The Panthers had one of the worst pass-defenses in the league last year. The starting corner back on the left side was Chris Gamble and Captain Munnerlyn was on the right side. Gamble has shown he is a solid starter and is guaranteed the position if healthy. Three people are fighting for […]
Captain Munnerlyn Impressed With Cam Newton’s Arm, Work Ethic
Panthers third-year cornerback/punt returner Captain Munnerlyn came away from the team’s player-run workouts impressed with first overall pick Cam Newton’s arm and work ethic. “He’s a great kid, a great guy. He works hard. I’d say he’s a workaholic,” Munnerlyn said according to Ben Thomas of the Mobile Press-Register. “I didn’t think he could throw […]
Panthers Sign First Draft Pick – 7th Rounder CB Munnerlyn
The Panthers have signed the first of their seven draft picks, reaching a deal with seventh-round choice Captain Munnerlyn. The team also has waived undrafted rookie running back Markus Manson and cornerback Reggie Sullivan. The 5-foot-8 Munnerlyn is expected to compete for Carolina’s kick returning job and for a spot at backup cornerback. He had […]