The Panthers announced today that they have signed 13 players to future contracts for the 2019 season, guaranteeing them a spot on the roster once the new NFL year begins in March. (Note: This does not mean they cannot be waived/cut... it just means the Panthers want to see what they can do in OTAs and/or training camp.)
Here is the list of 13 players from the Panthers’ website. It includes all nine members of the practice squad as of the end of the 2018 season plus four additional names. (The four names at the bottom of the list are the new additions.)
RB Reggie Bonnafon
LB Brandon Chubb
DB Cole Luke
DB Kai Nacua
DT Elijah Qualls
G Ian Silberman
G Landon Turner
WR DeAndrew White
LB Antwione Williams
OT Isaiah Battle
DB Quin Blanding
DT Woodrow Hamilton
WR Andre Levrone
The team also announced that they have waived quarterback Garrett Gilbert, who filled in as the backup quarterback to Kyle Allen for the season finale against the Saints last Sunday. Gilbert entered the game in the second half when Allen was injured and went 2-for-3 for 40 yards and no touchdowns or interceptions in limited duty.