CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Carolina Panthers announced on Saturday the re-signing of Hunter Renfrow, a wide receiver who was cut less than a week ago.
According to a league source, it’s a one-year deal.
Renfrow will take the place of Jalen Coker, who was placed on the injured reserve list due to a quadriceps injury suffered in Thursday’s practice. Coker is expected to miss the first four to six games, and had been designated to replace veteran Adam Thielen, who was traded to the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday.
The Panthers maintained constant contact with Renfrow after releasing him, initially hoping to sign him to the practice squad while he recovered 100% after a hamstring injury during training camp slowed his return. Coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that he didn’t believe Renfrow was fully back to the form he showed at the beginning of training camp when explaining the decision to cut him. But both Canales and general manager Dan Morgan repeatedly told Renfrow that they wanted him to be part of the organization. Coker’s injury accelerated the process.I felt so bad those two years, and I felt like I disappointed my teammates a lot. Because I had expectations. I had just signed a new contract [in 2022]. I had a new coaching staff that I was going to be perfect for. And I was just a failure.
Hunter Renfrow
He has amazing lateral quickness. And then, when he opens up, he takes big strides, the first four steps are powerful, which simulates, ‘I’m going full vertical speed.’ He simulates that every time, and then he takes advantage of any advantage you give him.
Brad Idzik, offensive coordinator
