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Brandon Boykin is hoping a new start with Bry... Little Jerseythe Carolina Panthers will bring big rewards.
The unrestricted free agent cornerback from the Pittsburgh Steelers signed a one-year contract with the Panthers on Monday after a difficult season in 2015. Financial terms were not available Monday.
''When you talk h... the defense they have and the opportunity I have to come in play, it was just a no-brainer,'' Boykin said Monday on a conference call.
The Steelers traded a fifth-round draft to the Eagles last year to acquire Boykin, then barely played him at all in the first 12 games. After Russell Wilson threw for five TDs against the Steelers in Week 12, coach Mike Tomlin changed up the lineup and gave Boykin a chance.
Boykin responded with an interception, two passes defensed, one forced fumble and a sack in [url=http://www.officialjetsonlinestore.com/Womens_Youth_Drew_Stafford_Jersey]ht... the final four games.
With Carolina cornerback Bene Josh Bailey JerseyBenwikere moving to the outside to assume a starting role next season opposite All-Pro Josh Norman, the team's designated franchise player, Boykin is expected to compete for the team's nickel cornerback spot.
''They really know that is where I thrive and I have been extremely productive there,'' Boykin said of the Panthers.
The 25-year-old Boykin has played in all 64 games and started seven [url=http://www.officialislandersstore.com/Womens_Youth_Kyle_Okposo_Jersey]http:... his four seasons in the NFL. He spent the first three seasons with the Eagles before joining the Steelers in 2015.
Boykin had 25 tackles in 2015, one sack, one interception and one forced fumble. His best season came in 2013 when he had a career-high 42 tackles and six interceptions for 136 yards, including a 76-yard return for a touchdown.
''Brandon brings a lot of versatility,'' Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman said in a release. ''He's athletic, smart, instinctive, tough, and has quality ball skills. Brandon is a very good piece for our defense and brings solid special teams value as well. We're excited to add Brandon to our roster.''
The unrestricted free agent cornerback from the Pittsburgh Steelers signed a one-year contract with the Panthers on Monday after a difficult season in 2015. Financial terms were not available Monday.
''When you talk h... the defense they have and the opportunity I have to come in play, it was just a no-brainer,'' Boykin said Monday on a conference call.
The Steelers traded a fifth-round draft to the Eagles last year to acquire Boykin, then barely played him at all in the first 12 games. After Russell Wilson threw for five TDs against the Steelers in Week 12, coach Mike Tomlin changed up the lineup and gave Boykin a chance.
Boykin responded with an interception, two passes defensed, one forced fumble and a sack in [url=http://www.officialjetsonlinestore.com/Womens_Youth_Drew_Stafford_Jersey]ht... the final four games.
With Carolina cornerback Bene Josh Bailey JerseyBenwikere moving to the outside to assume a starting role next season opposite All-Pro Josh Norman, the team's designated franchise player, Boykin is expected to compete for the team's nickel cornerback spot.
''They really know that is where I thrive and I have been extremely productive there,'' Boykin said of the Panthers.
The 25-year-old Boykin has played in all 64 games and started seven [url=http://www.officialislandersstore.com/Womens_Youth_Kyle_Okposo_Jersey]http:... his four seasons in the NFL. He spent the first three seasons with the Eagles before joining the Steelers in 2015.
Boykin had 25 tackles in 2015, one sack, one interception and one forced fumble. His best season came in 2013 when he had a career-high 42 tackles and six interceptions for 136 yards, including a 76-yard return for a touchdown.
''Brandon brings a lot of versatility,'' Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman said in a release. ''He's athletic, smart, instinctive, tough, and has quality ball skills. Brandon is a very good piece for our defense and brings solid special teams value as well. We're excited to add Brandon to our roster.''
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