Cincinnati Bengals Veteran safety Vonn Bell is headed to Carolina, according to multiple reports.
Bell, who spent the last three seasons in Cincinnati, reached an agreement with the Panthers on Monday, according to multiple reports. The exact terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Vonn Bell #24 of the Cincinnati Bengals pressures Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots as he attempts a pass during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
After three seasons with the New Orleans Saints, Bell signed a three-year, $18 million contract with the Bengals in 2018.
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He started in 48 games for the Bengals, posting one of his best seasons last year with a career-high four interceptions and eight pass breakups.
Bell, selected in the second round of the 2016 draft from Ohio State, he has 93 career starts and has played in 109 during his seven-year NFL career. He has 636 career tackles from him with 15 forced fumbles and six interceptions.
Vonn Bell #24 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts in the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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The addition of Bell gives the Panthers more flexibility with former second-round pick Jeremy Chinn, who was better used in his rookie season at linebacker.
The Panthers also signed former Saints defensive tackle Shy Tuttle on a three-year, $19.5 million contract, according to ESPN.
Shy Tuttle #99 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after sacking Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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Tuttle is expected to play nose tackle in Carolina’s new defensive scheme under defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, with Derrick Brown moving to defensive end.
Associated Press contributed to this report.