The NFL’s International Player Pathway (IPP) should sound familiar to Carolina Panthers fans. This program designed to reach international talent allows certain teams to carry 91 players on their roster in the offseason, versus the standard 90, by adding an international prospect.
The IPP is what brought former Panthers defensive end Efe Obada to Carolina back in 2018. Obada had a nice three year run with the Panthers appearing in 42 games with 7.5 sacks. After spending the 2021 season with the Buffalo Bills, Obada has spent the last three years with the Washington Commanders.