The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... The Panthers continue to remake their wide receiving corps, adding another veteran to the mix by signing Avant to a one-year contract. "We are happy to have Jason with the Panthers," HC Ron Rivera said. "He provides a versatile player at receiver and brings good size as well as experience to the position."
Diehards Line:Avant became a free agent when the Eagles released him March 4 after eight seasons with the team. Drafted by the Eagles in the fourth round of the 2006 draft out of Michigan, the 6-2, 210-pound Avant ranks 11th in Eagles history with 297 receptions and 13th with 3,646 yards. Avant caught 50-plus passes for three consecutive seasons before catching 38 last season. Avant and fellow newcomers Jerricho Cotchery and Tiquan Underwood are by far the most experience wideouts on the roster now.