The Carolina Panthers continued their roster makeover on Friday, signing free agent safety Nick Scott per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
For Nick Scott, going to Carolina will reunite him with Panthers DC Ejiro Evero along with DB coach Jonathan Cooley, and DBs Jordan Fuller and Troy Hill. https://t.co/nH6koGajVE
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 22, 2024
Scott is a five-year veteran who was most recently with the Cincinnati Bengals. His tenure with the Bengals was disappointing as he was released after just the first year of a three-year contract that he signed with the team last offseason. Scott began the 2023 season as Cincinnati's starting strong safety but was benched in Week 11 due to poor play.
Scott was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft. There he played for Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, who was the Rams safeties coach at the time. Panthers defensive game coordinator Jonathan Cooley was also part of that Rams staff as their defensive backs coach.
Scott had a career year with the Rams in 2022, recording 86 total tackles, two forced fumbles and two interceptions. Now reunited with Evero, the Panthers are hoping that Scott can get back to playing like he did in L.A. He won't likely start for Carolina but could be a valuable depth piece and special teams contributor.
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