CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers have claimed center Pat Ross off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts.

To make room on the roster, the Panthers on Tuesday waived undrafted rookie tackle Eric Tunney.

The 6-foot-3, 305-pound Ross went undrafted out of Boston College in 2006. He's had stints on practice squads with New England, Seattle and Indianapolis.

The Panthers must reduce their roster from 89 players to 80 before the start of training camp next month.