The Panthers came to terms with defensive tackle Damione Lewis on a three-year contract Saturday, beginning what is expected to be a busy offseason. Lewis, a key reserve who led the Panthers' disappointing defensive line with 3 1/2 sacks last season, was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the month. Keeping Lewis provides depth on the line, which could look much different next season after Carolina had only 23 sacks, second fewest in the league. Starting defensive tackle Kris Jenkins had been put on the trading block last offseason and his future in Carolina is uncertain. Starting defensive end Mike Rucker has decided not to retire, but turns 33 this month and will become an unrestricted free agent. "He definitely wants to stay in Carolina. He's very happy there," agent Drew Rosenhaus said. "I've always had success working with the Panthers." (Updated 02/11/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Lewis, a seven-year veteran from Miami, played in 15 games last season and had 32 tackles and seven quarterback hurries. He doesn't post enough stats to warrant use in standard Fantasy play. Ignore him for now. (Updated 02/11/2008).
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The Panthers came to terms with defensive tackle Damione Lewis on a three-year contract Saturday, beginning what is expected to be a busy offseason. Lewis, a key reserve who led the Panthers' disappointing defensive line with 3 1/2 sacks last season, was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the month. Keeping Lewis provides depth on the line, which could look much different next season after Carolina had only 23 sacks, second fewest in the league. Starting defensive tackle Kris Jenkins had been put on the trading block last offseason and his future in Carolina is uncertain. Starting defensive end Mike Rucker has decided not to retire, but turns 33 this month and will become an unrestricted free agent. "He definitely wants to stay in Carolina. He's very happy there," agent Drew Rosenhaus said. "I've always had success working with the Panthers." (Updated 02/11/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Lewis, a seven-year veteran from Miami, played in 15 games last season and had 32 tackles and seven quarterback hurries. He doesn't post enough stats to warrant use in standard Fantasy play. Ignore him for now. (Updated 02/11/2008).
