Carolina’s Tale of Two Kickers appears to be over – but there’s still a chance it continues.
A source confirmed to the Charlotte Observer on Wednesday afternoon that the Panthers claimed cornerback LaDarius Gunter off of waivers. Gunter was released by the Green Bay Packers the day before.
Green Bay Packers' LaDarius Gunter intercepts a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
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Carolina later confirmed the pickup and also its corresponding move: The release of rookie kicker and seventh-round draft pick Harrison Butker.