Pat Elflein

Pat Elflein was released by the Panthers Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Elflein appeared in six games for the Panthers last season. The 28-year-old veteran has played center and guard in his career, so he should get an offer from a team that needs a versatile lineman.

The Panthers and Pat Elflein agreed to convert some of his compensation into a signing bonus to clear more cap space.

Fantasy Impact

Carolina converted $4.865 million into signing bonus which created $2.432 million in additional cap space. The team is now up to around $30 million to spend heading into the beginning of free agency.

Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Panthers and Pat Elflein have agreed on a 3-year, $13.5 million deal.

Fantasy Impact

The former Jets OL inked a $13.5 million deal with $6 million guaranteed. The veteran lineman has played and started 49 of 50 games in his career. The signing is a high upside play for a struggling team looking to add weapons around Christian McCaffrey and company

Former Vikings' OL Pat Elflein has been claimed off waivers by the New York Jets, per Ian Rapoport.

Fantasy Impact

Elflein injured his thumb in Week 1, placing him on Injured Reserve until being activated on November 14th, when Minnesota subsequently released him to waivers. The fourth-year offensive guard will vie for a starting role in a struggling Jets' offense.

Vikings' right guard Pat Elflein has been sent to IR after injuring his thumb during Thursday's practice.

Fantasy Impact

Elflein will be eligible to return Week 5 against the Seahawks but the thumb injury he sustained has complicated an exact timetable. Dru Samia will likely start for Elflein at RG against the Colts stout defensive front this Sunday.