The Carolina Panthers didn't feel good about their punting situation after early looks in OTAs, so they signed veteran punter Mike Scifres to a one year contract. The terms of the deal are not currently known, but to clear room on the 90 man roster, punter Michael Palardy was waived. Fan name favorite Swayze Waters remains alive as the other boot master on the record.
Oddly enough, Mike Scifres has a huge similarity to the departed Brad Nortman in that both averaged 45.2 yards per punt, which is good enough for 12th in NFL history.