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Panthers add cornerback, and a defensive assistant

CHARLOTTE — The Panthers swapped out cornerbacks on the practice squad Friday, and also added some help for the defensive coaching staff.

The team signed former Raiders and Eagles cornerback Jakorian Bennett to the practice squad.

The 26-year old Bennett has appeared in 35 games with 12 starts the last three seasons.

Originally a fourth-round pick out of Maryland, he was also the MVP of the Duke's Mayo Bowl in 2022, after his game-sealing interception against NC State.

To make room for him on the practice squad, they released cornerback Zion Childress.

The team also hired former Illinois linebacker Dele Harding as a defensive assistant.