Ricci (shoulder) and the Browns agreed on a one-year contract Wednesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ricci spent the last three seasons with the Panthers before the team decided to not tender him Friday and he'll now get a fresh start with the Browns. The 27-year-old will have an opportunity to operate in an offense that includes Deshaun Watson, Nick Chubb (knee) and Amari Cooper, amongst others.

The Panthers decided not to tender Ricci on Friday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old tight end could very well be on the move this offseason after the Panthers chose to not tender him Friday. Across his three years in Carolina, Ricci caught nine of his 12 targets for 102 yards while also contributing on special teams. Ricci has a chance to compete for a depth/special teams role if he's picked up by a team this offseason.

The Panthers placed Ricci (shoulder) on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ricci was ruled out for the Panthers' Week 6 contest against the Dolphins after aggravating his shoulder injury during practice. The third-year tight end from Western Michigan has played mostly on special teams with the emergence of rookie Sam LaPorta. Ricci will now miss at least the next four games and will be eligible to return in Week 12 against the titans on Nov. 26.

Ricci (shoulder) is listed as out for Sunday's game at Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Ricci presumably aggravated a lingering shoulder injury at practice during the week, missing practice Thursday and Friday after not being listed on the injury report Wednesday. The lion's share of his contributions through five games this season have come on special teams, so Carolina will have to try to find a way to replace his production in that phase.

Ricci (shoulder) does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game at the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Ricci was able to manage a full practice Friday after limited participation Wednesday and Thursday, so he'll be back in pads for Week 5. He has just one target through four games in 2023.

Ricci (shoulder) was a limited participant during Wednesday and Thursday's practices.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old seems to be dealing with a shoulder injury after the Panthers' Week 4 loss to Minnesota. Ricci is a core special-teamer for Carolina, as he's played on 66 percent of the team's special team snaps and recorded two tackles on the year.

Carolina signed Ricci to a new contract Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ricci will now avoid becoming an exclusive-rights free agent heading into this coming offseason. The 26-year-old fullback served as a core special-teamer for the second season in a row in 2022, though he also added the first eight receptions of his career for 100 yards over 15 games. Ricci should will likely enter the 2023 regular season as the clear frontrunner to be the Panthers' starting fullback.

Ricci (neck) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ricci has been out of action since Week 10, but after he was able to complete a limited practice Wednesday, the 26-year-old upgraded to a full participant Thursday. He should return to his role of the team's fullback Sunday against the Seahawks.

Ricci (neck) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ricci hasn't played since Week 10 due to a neck issue. This isn't the first time he's logged limited participation since picking up the injury, so he'll likely have to submit at least one full practice before returning to game action.

Ricci (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old was doubtful to play due to neck injury and will sit out for a second straight game. Tight ends Ian Thomas, Tommy Tremble and Stephen Sullivan could see some work at fullback in Ricci's absence.