According to a report by Adam Schefter at ESPN, the Carolina Panthers have signed former AAF wide receiver Rashad Ross, who had been playing for the Arizona Hotshots.
Now defunct, the AAF only made it eight weeks before what was seemingly a very short-sighted business plan fell through.
Earlier today, the league graciously announced that its players are now free to sign with NFL teams.
Ross played his college football at Arizona State, where he posted 55 catches, 864 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in two years. At 6-foot, 180 pounds, he’s likely to be in the mix for the last wide receiver spot on the team, formerly held by Damiere Byrd, who is now with the Cardinals.
This isn’t Ross’ first stint in the NFL. He most recently played for the Redskins in the 2016 season. His primary job has been as a kickoff return specialist, with 812 career yards and a touchdown on 34 attempts. Ross should also compete for that role.
