Lloyd to sign with Panthers today

[Laetitia]

Apparently, the Rhys Lloyd workout was sufficient.

The Panthers are poised to sign their former kickoff specialist again, according to his agent, Frank Murtha.

"Sounds like the workout went well," Murtha said. "They're planning on signing him, and something should be done this afternoon."

That's bad news for rookie Todd Carter, whose tight back allowed him only one poor attempt in his NFL debut.

The Panthers can't afford to use K John Kasay or P Jason Baker on kickoffs, as neither has shown any aptitude for it.

Lloyd didn't have a great preseason with Minnesota, with just two touchbacks, both coming in the last game.

-- Darin Gantt

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[beastson]

Back with us eh

[Kettle]

well he's better than what we've got apparently

[Dpantherman]

late

[Proudiddy]

We just waived Carter

[Mr. Scot]

We just waived Carter

Sorry kid. Nice try, though.

He could conceivably end up on IR, or with a settlement (more likely of the two).

[therealmjl]

I wish this article was about Brandon...

[neverlosethefeeling]

Welcome back, Rhys!!

[Brandon]

I wish this article was about Brandon...

I don't think Gantt would ever do an article about me.

[Hairless Cat]

Im still not getting having 3 specialists who "kick" the ball.

[KillerKat]

Carter was good all through out preseason while Lloyd has sucked. Hope Lloyd has gotten better.

[weyco2000]

Im still not getting having 3 specialists who "kick" the ball.

I agree, kicking wasn't the problem last week.

[gmonet]

well he's better than what we've got apparently

Carter was not shabby, did well in getting it in the EZ, but had serious back issues, which makes me wonder what happened between the draft and end of Pre-seasonal play?

[jasonluckydog]

How hard is it to kick a football?