Scott (concussion) agreed to an injury settlement with the Panthers on Monday, Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scott is now free from injured reserve and eligible to sign elsewhere.

Head coach Ron Rivera indicated Monday that Scott is still in the team's concussion protocol, Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scott's status heading toward Week 1 is seemingly up in the air until his health is in order. The veteran projects to back up Trai Turner at right guard, as well as provide some overall depth to the offensive line this season.

Scott signed a one-year deal to remain with the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Scott has spent the past four seasons in Carolina, making 43 total appearances as a depth offensive lineman who's capable of starting at guard or tackle if needed.

Scott was activated to the active roster Saturday, Bryan Strickland of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scott was suspended for violating the league's PEDs policy. The Panthers will look to use Scott as a top reserve lineman this season.

Scott, who was suspended for the first four games of the 2016 due to a violation of the league's policy on performance enhancing drugs, is set to return Week 5, Jonathan Jones of the Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scott's return will add depth to the Panthers offensive line, something they need desperately after surrendering eight sacks to the Vikings in Week 5.

Panthers G Chris Scott had to leave Wednesday's OTA 20 minutes early due to fatigue from the heat. Scott was running with the first-stringers at right guard, but not being in shape isn't a great way to win a job. Scott has battled weight issues throughout his career and struggled with conditioning when the Panthers gave him a look last summer.

Panthers re-signed exclusive rights free agent OG Chris Scott to a one-year, $570,000 contract. Scott appeared in ten games for the Panthers last season, making eight starts. He's had weight problems as recently as last summer when he reported to the Bills at 360 pounds. Jobs on the Carolina offensive line are open to competition.

Panthers tendered an offer to exclusive rights free agent OG Chris Scott. The move locks Scott in for 2014. Scott appeared in 10 games last season, making eight starts. He struggled mightily as a run blocker, and is best suited to a reserve role.

New Panthers G Chris Scott reportedly to Bills camp at 360 pounds two weeks ago. Scott was cut by the Bills for failing his conditioning test. On Monday, he had to be carted off the field at Panthers practice due to dehydration and was taken for an IV. Scott has a ways to go to get in game shape.

Panthers signed OG Chris Scott, formerly of the Bills. Scott couldn't pass his conditioning test in Buffalo and was cut loose by no-nonsense coach Doug Marrone. Carolina is needy at right guard, but Scott is unlikely to be anything more than a short-term solution, if he's even that.