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Panthers sign kicker Chandler Catanzaro

The Clemson product will be available Sunday in the event Graham Gano is unable to play due to a knee injury.
Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Chandler Catanzaro (7) kicks a field goal as Tampa Bay Buccaneers punter Bryan Anger (9) holds the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers announced that they signed free agent kicker Chandler Catanzaro Friday while starter Graham Gano deals with a left knee injury.

In a press release, the Panthers said Catanzaro will be available if Gano is unable to play Sunday at Cleveland. Catanzaro was released by Tampa Bay after missing two field goals against Washington last month. Offensive lineman Amini Silatolu was placed on injured reserve to make room for Catanzaro on the active roster.

Earlier this season, Catanzaro set an NFL record by kicking a 59-yard field goal to defeat Cleveland. That kick was the longest overtime field goal in league history. Catanzaro spent his first four seasons in the NFL with Arizona before signing with the New York Jets last season.

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