Aaron Wilson of Scout.com reports the Texans have released veteran defensive lineman Damione Lewis, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation.
Lewis is a former Rams first-round draft pick from the University of Miami. Lewis, 33, has also played for the Carolina Panthers and the New England Patriots.Read Full Story
Everette Brown Corvey Irvin The Carolina Panthers have reached terms with second-round pick Everette Brown and third-round choice Corvey Irvin. The deals left the Panthers today with only one unsigned rookie: second-rounder Sherrod Martin. The team reports to training camp Sunday. Carolina created roster space by waiving defensive tackle Justin Kershaw and safety Anthony Scirrotto. Brown agreed to a four-year, $4.3 million deal that includes nearly $2.7 million in guaranteed money. The ex...Read Full Story
In continuing to try to improve their front seven, the New England Patriots reached an agreement Friday with former Panthers defensive tackle Damione Lewis, according to a league source.
The deal will be announced next week.
Lewis was a late addition to this year’s free-agent crop — the Panthers released him just before [...]Read Full Story
Football Outsiders has out their list of “The Top 10 unfilled roster holes,” and the Panthers make the list with their unsettled DT spot. Here’s the story:
8. Carolina Panthers: Defensive Tackle
The second-worst team in the league against rushes up the middle a year ago, Carolina needed to improve on the interior. Instead, the team didn’t make a play for any veteran defensive tackles and have only project Corvey Irvin to show from the draft. Damione Lewis is an acceptable backup tackle...Read Full Story
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Posted December 25, 2008
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From David Scott of The Charlotte Observer :
Injuries haven’t been much of a factor for the Carolina Panthers this season. That might be changing.
The Panthers’ defensive line is suddenly coping with the loss of one player for the season (backup tackle Gary Gibson) and is uncertain of the status of two starters (tackles Damione Lewis and Maake Kemoeatu) for Sunday’s regular-season finale at New...Read Full Story
The 2012 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, and the Carolina Panthers have a good amount of needs to fill.They have a top-10 draft pick in 2012 which will help them solidify one of their positions for years to come. The Panthers also have to find good talent deep in the draft as they have a lot of holes that need to be filled in this draft.Carolina hit the nail on the head in last year's draft when they took quarterback Cam Newton first overall...
there are plenty of developmental guys like Rishard Matthews or Ryan Broyles that the Panthers can take a look at. With all the holes on defense, I wouldn't want to waste a high draft pick on any skill players. Plus, Steve Smith isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
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