Panthers bringing back free-agent defensive lineman

As announced prior to Saturday’s practice, the Carolina Panthers have signed defensive lineman Jayden Peevy—who spent part of the 2023 campaign as part of the team’s practice squad. News of the addition was first reported on by Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston earlier this morning.

The Bellaire, Texas native played his college ball at nearby Texas A&M University from 2017 to 2021. Over his five seasons in College Station, he amassed 138 total tackles (20.0 for a loss), 7.5 sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, one interception and seven passes defensed.

His best year came as a senior, when he started all 11 games for the Aggies. He would also be the team’s recipient of their Defensive Mr. Dependable Award in 2021.

Peevy cracked into the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Tennessee Titans last spring. After making their initial 53-man roster to begin his rookie season, he was released and signed back to their practice squad.

After another parting of ways with the Titans a few weeks later, the 6-foot-5, 308-pounder joined Carolina’s practice squad on Oct. 11. He did not appear in a game for the Panthers in 2023.