The Panthers have been one of the most active teams in the NFL trying out free agents lately. On Sunday, the team worked out one quarterback and four wide receivers, including Cam Phillips, who will be signing.
Yesterday, Carolina worked out three more players, including a former Falcons defensive end and two rookie defensive backs. Here’s a quick review.
DE Austin Larkin
Larkin (6-foot-3, 255 pounds) went undrafted after playing his college football at Notre Dame then Purdue. He has been on and off the Falcons roster for much of the last calendar year. In 2019, he played a total of 36 snaps, mostly on special teams.
DB DeMarkus Acy
Acy (6-foot-2, 195 pounds) is a product of Missouri, where he posted three interceptions and 20 pass breakups in 38 games. The Panthers have plenty of speed and athleticism in their defensive backfield, but not much size and length, which could help Acy if he signs.
CB Jameson Houston
Finally, Carolina also worked out another guy who played for Matt Rhule at Baylor. Houston (5-foot-11, 199 pounds) posted a career-high 44 tackles and eight pass breakups as a senior last season. Fellow former Baylor cornerback Derrek Thomas left practice early yesterday, so it’s possible his spot could go to Houston if he has a significant injury.
