Kaelin Clay has found a new home. The Panthers announced that they have signed the speedy return specialist. Terms of the agreement are unknown.
The former sixth-rounder has bounced around the NFL since entering the league in 2015, spending time with the Buccaneers, Lions, and Ravens. He ultimately appeared in seven games with Baltimore in 2015, serving primarily as a returner. The Utah product finished that campaign with 14 kick returns for 343 yards (24.5-yard average) and 23 punt returns for 244 yards (10.6-yard average) and one touchdown.
The 25-year-old was set to serve a similar role last season, but he suffered a foot injury during the preseason. Clay landed on the Ravens injured reserve and was subsequently waived.
The Panthers could certainly use some reinforcement on the return game, as Ted Ginn joined the Saints earlier this offseason. Besides Clay, the Panthers could also look towards Fozzy Whittaker, Joe Webb, and Damiere Byrd, as the three players were also involved in Carolina’s return game last season.