CHARLOTTE, NC (WCCB Charlotte) — The Panthers have found some depth for the middle of their defensive line.
Paul Soliai signed a reported two year deal worth $7 million. The news of Soliai to the Panthers was first reported by Soliai’s agent on Twitter.
Have you ever seen a 330lb defensive tackle dab? Well @Panthers fans get ready because BIG PAUL SOLIAI is officially a Panther!
— DEC Management (@davidcanter) March 15, 2016
Soliai, 32, is a 6’4”, 345-pound defensive tackle who played the last two seasons in Atlanta. Soliai recorded 22 tackles and no sacks in 14 games last season. Soliai was named to the Pro Bowl in 2011 when he was with Miami.
“Paul gives us a veteran presence and I think his experience most certainly will add to what we have already with Kawann and Star. I think he’ll be a good compliment to them both,” head coach Ron Rivera said. “He’s a solid run-defending big man, and at the same time he’s a guy that can push the pocket and apply middle pressure on the quarterback. I also think his space-eating ability will allow our linebackers to run.”
