The Carolina Panthers are signing safety Jordan Fuller to a one-year deal worth up to $5.25 million, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. Fuller hit free agency after four years with the Los Angeles Rams. He racked up 279 tackles, four forced fumbles, seven interceptions, and 17 pass defended in 48 games for the organization. He's set to join a rebuilding secondary after the Panthers lost safeties Jeremy Chinn and Vonn Bell via free agency and traded cornerback Donte Jackson to the Pittsburgh Steelers in a deal for wide receiver Diontae Johnson.
Rams Defense Could Get Jordan Fuller Back For Week 10
Los Angeles Rams rookie safety Jordan Fuller (shoulder) was designated to return from Injured Reserve Monday, paving the way for a potential return to the field for Week 10 against Seattle. Fuller, who has started each of his first four career games, has been sidelined since Week 5. In his brief professional time, he has proven an integral part of the Rams Defense, playing 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps twice, collecting 21 combined tackles and two passes defended. His addition to the secondary would be a boon against the Seahawks and MVP candidate Russell Wilson, who figures to attack Los Angeles through the air. Check back throughout the week for updates on Fuller's progress, but if head coach Sean McVay's optimism counts for anything, fantasy managers can anticipate the rookie returning to the starting lineup Sunday.
The Los Angeles Rams used the 199th overall pick in Saturday's NFL Draft on Ohio State safety Jordan Fuller. Fuller is the prototype safety in terms of size and athleticism, but he will need to improve his coverage to become an NFL starter. He is a solid tackler, which helps in the run game. Los Angeles needed secondary help and Fuller should provide good depth at a position of need.
