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Terrence Holt Returns to North Carolina

Mar 20, 2008 – 4:04 PM
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David J. Warner

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Okay, so maybe the Carolina Panthers weren't quite done with free agency.

According to Rock Hill Herald reporter-blogger Darin Gantt -- who will never get into a Dallas Mavericks locker room -- the Panthers just signed free safety Terrence Holt, the NC State alumnus who is mostly famous as Torry Holt's brother. Terrence did a decent job at safety for Detroit in 2005 and 2006, which he parlayed into a 5-year, $15 million deal with Arizona last year.

The Cardinals, however, clearly didn't think that much of Torry's little brother, cutting him after just one year. Given that the Panthers are mostly signing cheap free agents who feel disrespected by their previous employers, Holt is a perfect fit here. Plus, he's back home in North Carolina, and he has a shot to start at free safety right away, given that his only competition right now is Quinton Teal and Nate Salley.

This may be the only move Carolina makes to address the safety position this offseason. The team might grab a defensive back in the 7th round again, but that will be about it. Pray for Chris Harris' continued good health, Panthers fans.
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