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Panthers Re-Sign Joe Webb

March 9th, 2015 at 1:50pm CST by Zachary Links

The Panthers announced that they have re-signed jack of all trades player Joe Webb on a one-year deal. Webb originally signed with the Panthers as a quarterback last offseason, also on a one-year pact.

“Joe gives us continuity at the quarterback position,” head coach Ron Rivera said. “He is also a very versatile player. Not only has he played quarterback, but he has played wide receiver and on special teams, and gives us some depth there because of his athleticism and intelligence. We are very excited for him to continue to be part of what we’re trying to build here.”

Webb, 28, helped the offense get ready for the season while Cam Newton recovered from ankle surgery. Once Newton returned, Webb pitched in at wide receiver and on special teams. He had a 16-yard reception, returned two kickoffs for 53 yards and added a touchdown-saving tackle on a kickoff return in the Panthers’ division-clinching victory against Falcons to wrap up the regular season.

Panthers Notes: Newton, Webb, Receivers

June 21st, 2014 at 6:56pm CST by Ben Levine

After Panthers minicamp wrapped up on Thursday, the Charlotte Observer’s Joe Person compiled his 20 observations from the team’s OTA. Let’s take a look at some of those notes…

  • Cam Newton made an unexpected appearance at camp on Thursday, throwing in three seven-on-seven drills. The quarterback had a rough start, missing on seven of his first ten throws. Person notes how important it is for Newton to be ready for training camp so he can “develop timing” with all of his new receivers.
  • Two of the team’s offseason signings at wideout, Jerricho Cotchery and Jason Avant, are very similar and the writer can’t see the players playing together in two-receiver sets.
  • Receiver Kealoha Pilares is “almost a lock” to make the roster because of his receiving skills.
  • Quarterback Joe Webb looked good on some runs, but he failed to show the consistency demonstrated by likely number-two quarterback Derek Anderson. Still, Webb’s experience at receiver makes him an “intriguing candidate” for a final roster spot.
  • The team is going to have some difficult decisions to make when choosing the backups for tight end Greg Olsen. Veteran Ed Dickson had some success with the Ravens and Brandon Williams has shown improvement in training camp. The team also has blocking tight ends Mike McNeill and D.C. Jefferson.

Panthers Sign Joe Webb

March 21st, 2014 at 5:13pm CST by Rob DiRe

Former Viking Joe Webb is expected to sign with the Panthers, reports Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (via Twitter). Webb has played both quarterback and wide receiver for the Vikings in his NFL career, though he has not thrown a since 2011 despite the team’s struggles at quarterback, and only has six catches in his career.

Webb has been listed at both positions at various times during his first four seasons, but Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports 1 reports that the team has signed him as a quarterback (via Twitter). At 6’4″ with high end speed for a quarterback, Webb likely will provide a similar skill set as Cam Newton.

Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer reports that it is a one-year deal that will see Webb play the part of Newton while the starter rehabs this offseason (via Twitter).