The Panthers just announced they’ve re-signed backup offensive tackle Trent Scott to a one-year deal.
Scott is one of several players who followed offensive line coach Pat Meyer over from the Chargers last year. He had previously been Russell Okung’s backup in LA. With Okung out 10 games due to injuries and health issues, Scott wound up starting nine games on the blindside for the Chargers in 2019.
Scott followed a similar path this past season with Carolina. Okung once again suffered from bad luck with injuries and missed nine games. Scott was part of a rotating cast of OL who tried their hand at left tackle when Okung was out. Greg Little, Dennis Daley and Michael Schofield also saw time at that spot. Scott started four games and played in 14. In the end, he was on the field for about a third of Carolina’s offensive snaps after being placed on IR late in the year with a shoulder issue.
Scott is the third pending free agent the team has re-signed this week. The Panthers have also brought back wide receivers Brandon Zylstra and Keith Kirkwood on one-year deals.
