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Panthers add a cornerback

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - AUGUST 31: Logan Thomas #82 of the Buffalo Bills fends off Alex Carter #33 of the Detroit Lions during the first quarter on August 31, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Logan Thomas; Alex Carter

Brett Carlsen

The Panthers need healthy defensive backs. They signed one on Sunday morning.

Alex Carter, a fifth-round pick of the Lions in 2015, has joined Carolina’s 90-man roster. The spot was created by the placement of safety Damian Parms on injured reserve.

As noted by Bryan Strickland of the team’s official website, only three of eight cornerbacks were able to practice on Saturday. Given the return of James Bradberry and Kevon Seymour to practice on Sunday (and coupled with the arrival of Carter), six of the team’s nine cornerbacks will practice on Sunday.

Carter has made only one regular-season game appearance in three years. He has spent time with the Lions, Patriots, Seahawks, and Bears.