Panthers sign basketball player Granger as TE
Briefly

The Carolina Panthers have taken a unique approach by signing Colin Granger, a 6-foot-9 former Division I basketball player, to transition into a tight end role. Granger, who has played college basketball over five years at various institutions, will compete for a spot among several tight ends. This move reflects a trend in the NFL, as Coach Dave Canales and GM Dan Morgan look to replicate past successes with other basketball players in football, aiming to harness Granger's athleticism and height for an NFL career.
The Carolina Panthers have signed former Division I basketball player Colin Granger to develop him as a tight end, hoping he follows in the footsteps of NBA-to-NFL stars.
Colin Granger, who is 6-foot-9 and 225 pounds, enters football after five years in college basketball, competing for a tight end position with several current players.
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