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Panthers lose 2 veteran defenders to free agency

Mario Addison and James Bradberry are reportedly signing elsewhere
Credit: Jeremy Brevard
Oct 7, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry (24) reacts to a pass break up in the third quarter against the New York Giants at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two prominent members of the Panthers defense are reportedly leaving in Free Agency.

Cornerback James Bradberry is reportedly signing with the New York Giants on a three-year deal worth $45 million, with $32 million guaranteed.

Defensive end Mario Addison is signing a three-year deal with the Buffalo Bills according to ESPN.com.

Bradberry, 26, was the Panthers second-round draft pick in 2016 after the team rescinded the franchise tag for Josh Norman.

Pressed in to early service, Bradberry played and started in 60 games in four seasons.

At a rangy 6-foot-1, Bradberry was often tasked with covering the top receivers in the NFC South: Michael Thomas (Saints), Mike Evans (Bucs) and Julio Jones (Falcons). 

He has 8 career interceptions, with a career-high 3 in 2019.

Addison was an undrafted free agent who bounced around the NFL for his first few seasons before sticking permanently in Carolina in 2013.

He has 55 career sacks, with a career-high 11 coming in 2017.

Addison will turn 33 at the beginning of next season.

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