Panthers to sign CB Robert Rochell off of Cowboys practice squad
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The Carolina Panthers have signed cornerback Robert Rochell from the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad following the season-ending injury to cornerback Corey Thornton, who is out for the remainder of 2025 due to a broken fibula. Rochell, 27, has played in two games for the Cowboys this season, primarily contributing on special teams with 16 snaps. He brings experience from his previous stints with the Rams, Packers, and Cowboys, appearing in 50 games with five starts. Rochell is familiar with Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, having played under him during his rookie season with the Rams in 2021. This move aims to bolster the Panthers' secondary in Thornton's absence.
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