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11:45 p.m. Well, I wasn't sure it would happen, and definitely didn't think it would happen this soon, but Keary Colbert has found a new home after signing a deal with the Denver Broncos on the second day of free agency. Colbert will make $4.2 million over two seasons, according to ESPN.com. That is providing, of course, the Broncos don't figure out fairly soon that he's awful and cut him after one season. I think I've completely lost faith in Mike Shanahan as a talent evaluator. Anyway, wonder what Drew Carter will get?
9: 15 p.m. I'm fairly certain there will not be any free agent signings tonight. And, as far as I know there are no free agent visits set up for Sunday. Looks like a pretty quiet first weekend for the Panthers but things should begin to heat up next week.
8 p.m. Sorry to get you all excited about the interest Javon Walker. According to two sources, the information on ESPN.com was incorrect. The Panthers did inquire about Walker when he was on the trading block, but they have not contacted his agent since Walker is cut. Apparently the team doesn't have any interest in bringing him in.
5:15 p.m. I wonder if the Panthers would consider moving Ken Lucas to safety. Hmmm. Just a thought.
5 p.m. Well, the Panthers have signed their first unrestricted free agent and it's... Ricardo Colclough. That's pronounced COKE-lee, for those of you who have never heard of him. He's a former second-round pick of the Steelers, but never started a game. He can return kicks, too. The Panthers gave him $4 million over two years. Curious.
2:37 p.m. I had a sneaky suspicion the Panthers weren't done at wide receiver even after signing Muhsin Muhammad earlier in the week. According to ESPN.com's Michael Smith, the Panthers are one of at least 10 teams who have contacted Javon Walker's agent with interest in the former Green Bay and Denver wide receiver. According to the story, all four NFC East teams, as well as the 49ers, Bills, Bucs, Panthers, Raiders and Vikings also have reached out to agent Kennard McGuire regarding Walker.However, there were no visits had been scheduled as of early Saturday.
Now remember, you always have to be careful when dealing with agents since some will try to increase the appearance that there is heavier interest in their client than might really be the case, thus driving up the asking price. But if the report is correct, this would be an interesting move for the Panthers. Walker was an impact receiver with Green Bay and Denver before a leg injury forced him out of much of last season. The Panthers almost certainly would want to give Walker a physical before talking contract, so stay tuned. I will keep you updated.