Panthers make a roster move that leaves many scratching their heads

The Carolina Panthers appear eager to keep everyone guessing. 

On Monday, it was reported the Panthers intend to sign former Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny. ESPN first reported the news.

The move reunites Penny with Panthers head coach Dave Canales. The two were together in Seattle for the first five years of the running back's career. However, it places the Panthers in a peculiar spot with having nine running backs on the roster. 

That is what makes the move by the Panthers so confusing. Already Carolina boasts a good running back in Chuba Hubbard. He led the team in rushing yards during the 2023 season and appeared eager to be the lead running back again. 

Carolina then selected, in the second round, running back Jonathon Brooks. Though Brooks tore his ACL, it is expected he will be ready to play in the 2024 season. 

Still on the roster is another former Eagles running back Miles Sanders. Carolina forked over a long-term deal to Sanders during the 2023 offseason. He has yet to live up to the money. 

There are also names like  Raheem Blackshear, Mike Boone, Spencer Brown and former Pro Bowler Tarik Cohen on the roster. Adding another running back to the mix just didn't seem necessary. 

But, at least for now, Carolina doesn't see any problem in adding one more name to an already-loaded position.