CHARLOTTE – The Panthers have placed linebacker Jared Norris on injured reserve with a calf injury and signed linebacker Spencer Paysinger to take his place on the active roster and fill in on special teams.
The Jets released Paysinger prior to the start of the season, and he has not yet played in 2017. The former undrafted free agent from Oregon spent his first four years with the Giants (2011-14) before two years with the Dolphins (2015-16). Paysinger played at least 14 games in each of his six seasons, totaling 224 tackles.
Norris played in 11 games had three special teams tackles in his second season.