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Carolina Panthers sign CB Josh Hawkins from practice squad to replace Da’Norris Searcy

The Carolina Panthers have added practice squad cornerback Josh Hawkins to their active roster after placing safety Da’Norris Searcy on injured reserve due to a concussion, according to Max Henson.

Panthers have promoted CB Josh Hawkins from practice squad to fill the open spot on active roster.

— Max Henson (@PanthersMax) September 22, 2018

The Panthers added Hawkins to their practice squad after he was waived by the Packers following the preseason.

Hawkins, a 5-foot-10, 189-pounder from Winston-Salem, N.C., went undrafted in 2016 but spent his rookie year and the 2017 season on the Packers’ 53-man roster.