CHARLOTTE — The Panthers brought back a known commodity for special teams and depth on Friday, and a guy who knows his way up and down I-85.
The team has agreed to terms with veteran tight end Feleipe Frankson a one-year deal.
Franks was here two years ago, but was back for a second stint with the Falcons between.
The former Florida quarterback converted to tight end, but has made a living on special teams in between.
He has 128 snaps of offense across four seasons, but played 305 snaps of special teams with the Panthers in 2024, and 299 with the Falcons last year.
View photos of the 2026 free agency re-signings as the Panthers welcome back Isaiah Simmons, LaBryan Ray, Robert Rochell, Akayleb Evans, Claudin Cherelus, James Mitchell, and Trevis Gipson
The Carolina Panthers re-sign Isaiah Simmons on Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers re-sign LaBryan Ray on Monday, Mar. 9, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers re-sign Robert Rochell on Monday, Mar. 9, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers re-sign David Moore on Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sep. 21, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. (Photo by Lester Barnes/Carolina Panthers)
The Carolina Panthers face the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers prepare to face the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers re-sign Thomas Income on Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers re-sign Akayleb Evans on Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
The Carolina Panthers face the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 at Bank Of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers re-sign Claudin Cherelus on Friday, Mar. 13, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 at Bank Of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers re-sign James Mitchell on Monday, Mar. 16, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers take on the Miami Dolphins on Oct. 5, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. (Photo by Alex Herko//Carolina Panthers)
The Carolina Panthers take on the Miami Dolphins on Oct. 5, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. (Photo by Alex Herko//Carolina Panthers)
The Carolina Panthers sign Trevis Gipson on Monday, Mar. 16, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers resign Sam Martin on Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL
The Carolina Panthers face the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2025 at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
