Cat Scratch Reader · Sep 2, 2020
Panthers sign linebacker James Onwualu
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty ImagesThe Carolina Panthers have signed linebacker James Onwualu, filling the roster spot left vacant with the trade of Andre Smith to the Buffalo Bills for a conditional seventh round pick in 2023. They hosted Onwualu for a try out on Monday.
It is unclear where Onwualu is in the COVID protocol and when he will be able to join team activities. Whenever he can join the team, he will have his work cut out for him to make the team as the roster has to be cut down to 53 players from its current 80 by Saturday. Head coach Matt Rhule has said that only five to seven guys are on the bubble, or competing for the last few roster spots.