Though it sounds strange to see given their track record, the Panthers found themselves short at running back.
So they solved that problem for the moment by bringing in former Browns running back/return man Fozzy Whittaker. (Waka! Waka!).
The Panthers had an immediate need with Jonathan Stewart on the shelf with a hamstring and sixth-round pick Tyler Gaffney going on injured reserve with a knee injury.
Whittaker has some return ability, but has been looking for work since the Browns cut him in May.