"The Carolina Panthers announced on Wednesday they've agreed to terms with free agent wide receiver John Metchie, who played with Young at the University of Alabama and brings a potential deep threat to Carolina's passing game."
"Metchie had 33 catches for 274 yards and two touchdowns in 2025 for the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets. He spent his first two seasons in the league with the Houston Texans."
"Along with Metchie, Carolina also agreed to terms with center Luke Fortner and tackle Stone Forsythe, two days after they handed out big contracts to free agent outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips and linebacker Devin Lloyd."
The Carolina Panthers announced the signing of wide receiver John Metchie, a former Alabama teammate of quarterback Bryce Young, as a free agent to strengthen their passing game. Metchie recorded 33 catches for 274 yards and two touchdowns during the 2025 season with the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets. The Panthers simultaneously agreed to terms with five additional free agents: center Luke Fortner, tackle Stone Forsythe, outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips, linebacker Devin Lloyd, and backup quarterback Kenny Pickett. These signings follow the team's recent contract extensions to Phillips and Lloyd. All deals remain pending the players' successful completion of physical examinations.
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