The Carolina Panthers officially signed S Dezmen Southward to their practice squad on Wednesday.
The Panthersโ practice squad now consists of:
- DT Eric Crume (injured)
- WR Keyarris Garrett
- RB Jalen Simmons
- WR Damiere Byrd
- TE Scott Simonson
- OT Pearce Slater
- DB Tyler Patmon
- OT Tyrus Thompson
- OL Blaine Clausell
- TE Eric Wallace
- Sย Dezmen Southward
Southward, 24, is a former third-round pick of the Falcons back in 2014. He lasted just over a year in Atlanta before he was cut and was later signed by the Colts to their practice squad.
The Colts broughtย Southward back in a future’s deal but he was waived with an injuryย settlement during the first week of the regular season.
In 2015, Southward appeared in three games and recorded one tackle for the Falcons.
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