James

Dockery

He’s in Oakland right now taking his physical. Dockery was a backup for the Panthers last season and should occupy a similar role with Oakland.

He gives the Raiders some depth at cornerback, but little else. Dockery hasn’t started a game since 2012. His best chance to stick might be as a special teamer.

Dockery went undrafted last season, but made the team with a strong training camp and preseason. He played only 13 defensive snaps, however, and was inactive for the team’s final three games. His main contributions will come on special teams this season.

The Panthers are just looking for healthy bodies to help with depth and special teams. They’ve already lost standouts Jon Beason, Chris Gamble and Ryan Kalil for the season.

Dockery has played just 17 snaps on defense this season. He’ll be a candidate for injured reserve if he’s sidelined much longer than two weeks.

Dockery appeared in five games as a reserve corner this season, playing just 17 snaps. The Panthers have signed OL Travis Bond off the Vikings practice squad to replace him on the active roster.

Dockery was a restricted free agent. It’s unclear if he signed for the “low” amount of $1.431 million, or something less. A reserve, injuries limited Dockery to five games last season. Dockery has made 24 career appearances, but just two starts.

Dockery was among the Panthers’ final cuts in camp. He’s appeared in 12 games over the past two seasons, having his 2013 cut short by a torn labrum.

Dockery had five tackles in five appearances for the Panthers last season before a torn labrum ended his season. Dockery has 24 career appearances, but only two starts. Walker dealt with a rib injury during camp.

“I think he’s proven he can play in this league,” Heckert said. Undrafted out of Oregon State, Dockery has been on our radar since the Cleveland Plain Dealer named him one of the biggest surprises in its training camp wrap-up. He’ll back up at cornerback and safety while pitching in on special teams.