Panthers Sign Center Luke Fortner to One-Year Deal

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $4.75 million with center Luke Fortner. Fortner, who turns 28 in May, replaces Cade Mays, who departed for the Detroit Lions. Fortner played last season for the New Orleans Saints, appearing in 17 games with 10 starts. He originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022, where he started every game during his first two seasons.