Captain Munnerlyn back with Panthers, spent 5 seasons with team

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers continued their "homecoming'' free agency tour on Friday, signing former Minnesota Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn.

Earlier in the day, the Panthers reached a deal with 37-year-old defensive end Julius Peppers, who spent his first eight NFL seasons with the Panthers and is the team's all-time sack leader (81).

Munnerlyn spent his first five seasons (2009-2013) at Carolina before going to Minnesota in free agency.

NFL Network first reported the deal and was confirmed by ESPN.

Munnerlyn signed a three-year, $11.25 million deal with the Vikings in 2014, as the team sought to shore up its slot cornerback position. After a difficult first season --…