AP source: Panthers land S Vonn Bell, DT Shy Tuttle
By STEVE REED
AP Sports Writer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers added help at safety and found an anchor for the middle of their defensive line on the first day that teams were allowed to negotiate with free agents from other teams. A person familiar with the situation says the Panthers have agreed to terms on deals with safety Vonn Bell and defensive tackle Shy Tuttle. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deals won’t be made official until Wednesday, when the NFL’s new year starts. The Panthers also lost quarterback Sam Darnold to the San Francisco 49ers, but were able to re-sign center Bradley Bozeman to a three-year contract. Carolina was not expected to re-sign Darnold.