Panthers sign OL Cade Mays off of New York Giants’ practice squad

On Tuesday, the Carolina Panthers signed offensive lineman Cade Mays off of the New York Giants practice squad as part of a flurry of roster moves.

The 25-year-old Mays was signed to the team’s reserve unit in early September following a series of private workouts.

The 6-foot-6, 325-pound Mays began his college career at Georgia before transferring to Tennessee. He was named Second-Team All-SEC in 2021.

Mays was a sixth-round pick of the Panthers in the 2022 NFL draft. He’s appeared in 27 career games with seven starts, all at guard. He’s taken most of his snaps on the left side but has taken several on the right side over the previous two seasons.

Mays had not been elevated by the Giants this season.

Replacing Mays on the practice squad is linebacker Benton Whitley, who was waived this past Saturday after the Giants activated linebacker Matthew Adams from injured reserve (IR).

The 25-year-old Whitley originally signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Holy Cross in 2022. He also spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs and Vikings before the Giants signed him off of Minnesota’s practice squad last November.

The 6-foot-4, 250-pound Whitley has appeared in 17 career games, including five with the Giants over the past two seasons.