The Panthers added a fifth quarterback to the mix on Monday, signing free agent Lester Ricard.
Ricard, 24, was signed by Jacksonville as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2007 and spent the season on the Jaguars practice squad. A three-year starter at Tulane after transferring from Louisiana State, Ricard (6-4, 228) finished his collegiate career with 6,608 passing yards, 55 touchdowns and 31 interceptions.
Ricard joins starter Jake Delhomme, Matt Moore, Brett Basanez and Taylor Tharp on the roster. Quite frankly, he will battle Tharp for a possible practice squad spot.