Panthers bring in LB help

[Laetitia]

Running short on linebackers, the Panthers brought one in Saturday afternoon, signing Nic Harris. He was a fifth-round pick by Buffalo last year, but was waived after failing a physical because of a knee injury suffered last December.

Of course, he was also a poor fit for Buffalo's new 3-4 defense. The converted safety from Oklahoma had to bulk up to play linebacker anyway, and wasn't stout enough to play in the Bills new scheme. The 6-foot-2, 232-pounder was the 147th overall pick last year.

To make room for him on the roster, they waived-injured center Steve Justice, who played Thursday but was held out of practice Saturday morning with what was termed a back injury.

The Panthers were down to six linebackers for the morning practice because of injuries to Quinton Culberson (thigh bruise) and Jamar Williams (shoulder).

The only healthy backups for the morning session were rookies Eric Norwood and Sean Ware and former practice-squader Mortty Ivy.

— Darin Gantt

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[EMSMedic79]

Jamar Williams is already broken.... that didn't take long. I'll bet Chris Harris is healthy.

[cookinbrak]

I'll bet Chris Harris is healthy.

He can't be, he's too old.

And slow, don't forget slow.

[Mr. Scot]

Of course, he was also a poor fit for Buffalo's new 3-4 defense. The converted safety from Oklahoma had to bulk up to play linebacker anyway, and wasn't stout enough to play in the Bills new scheme.

That makes him the right type for a Ron Meeks weak side backer.

[zebrainz]

Jamar Williams is already broken.... that didn't take long. I'll bet Chris Harris is healthy.

He actually missed a week of practice with a back strain, came back Aug. 7th.

[EMSMedic79]

He actually missed a week of practice with a back strain, came back Aug. 7th.

:thumbsup:

[Mr. Scot]

Also saw they were moving him to free safety. Not sure that move makes sense.