Panthers sign Jordan Todman to 1-year deal
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Adding some competition and depth to the offensive backfield, the Carolina Panthers signed free-agent running back Jordan Todman to a one-year contract on Monday.
A 2011 sixth-round selection of the San Diego Chargers, Todman is now three seasons into his NFL career, having spent the majority of it with the Jacksonville Jaguars over the past three years.
Releasing a statement with the team's official announcement, Panthers head coach Ron Rivera spoke highly of Todman's experience and ability to contribute both on offense and on special teams units:
Jordan is a veteran running back who has had some success in this league. We think he has some return skills and we are always looking to be good in that area. At running back, he brings versatility. He is stout and physical enough to run the ball up inside, but he's got the quickness and speed to get outside to the corner.
Todman recorded 186 rushing yards, 198 receiving yards and two total touchdowns with the Jaguars in 2014.