Dockery was released by the Raiders on Tuesday.

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Dockery didn't see much time with the first units throughout training camp and wasn't expected to make the roster coming into the preseason.

Dockery signed with the Panthers on Tuesday. Dockery spent the past two season with Carolina, before he was released at the end of the preseason this year. However, in wake of recent injuries to cornerbacks Josh Norman (concussion) and Bene Benwikere (ankle), Dockery will re-join the Panthers and provide depth to the team's secondary.

Panthers re-signed CB James Dockery. Dockery was a restricted free agent. It's unclear if he signed for the "low" amount of $1.431 million, or something less. A reserve, injuries limited Dockery to five games last season. Dockery has made 24 career appearances, but just two starts.

Panthers placed CB James Dockery on injured reserve with a torn shoulder labrum, ending his season. Dockery appeared in five games as a reserve corner this season, playing just 17 snaps. The Panthers have signed OL Travis Bond off the Vikings practice squad to replace him on the active roster.

Reserve Panthers CB James Dockery has been diagnosed with a torn shoulder labrum, and will be sidelined 2-4 weeks. Dockery has played just 17 snaps on defense this season. He'll be a candidate for injured reserve if he's sidelined much longer than two weeks.

Panthers claimed CB James Dockery off waivers from the Browns. The Panthers are just looking for healthy bodies to help with depth and special teams. They've already lost standouts Jon Beason, Chris Gamble and Ryan Kalil for the season.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot does not expect CB James Dockery to push Sheldon Brown for a starting job. Dockery went undrafted last season, but made the team with a strong training camp and preseason. He played only 13 defensive snaps, however, and was inactive for the team's final three games. His main contributions will come on special teams this season.

Browns GM Tom Heckert suggested undrafted rookie CB James Dockery has earned a roster spot with a strong showing in preseason action. "I think he's proven he can play in this league," Heckert said. Undrafted out of Oregon State, Dockery has been on our radar since the Cleveland Plain Dealer named him one of the biggest surprises in its training camp wrap-up. He'll back up at cornerback and safety while pitching in on special teams.