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Panthers sign Da'Norris Searcy, Ross Cockrell to 2-year deals

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers bolstered their secondary Friday, signing safety Da'Norris Searcy and cornerback Ross Cockrell to two-year deals, it was announced.

Terms for either player were not announced, but Reign Sports Management told ESPN that Cockrell's deal was for $6.8 million.

The team also signed guard Jeremiah Sirles to a one-year deal.

Searcy will provide a veteran presence at free safety after the Panthers released starter Kurt Coleman prior to free agency.

The 29-year-old Searcy spent the last three seasons with the Tennessee Titans after signing a four-year, 24 million contract in March 2015.