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The Latest: Panthers sign safety Adams to 2-year contract

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The Carolina Panthers have signed unrestricted free agent safety Mike Adams to a two-year contract.

The 5-foot-11, 205-pound Adams comes to Carolina after three seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2014 and 2015 after tying for the league lead with seven takeaways in 2014 and posting five interceptions in 2015.

A 13-year NFL veteran, Adams has played in 190 games, with 117 starts. He has amassed 737 tackles, six sacks, 25 interceptions, 74 passes defensed, 11 forced fumbles and 14 fumble recoveries.