Panthers G/C Geoff Hangartner has retired from the NFL after eight seasons. Hangartner, 32 next month, appeared in eight games, making two starts, for the Panthers last season after signing off the street in November. He played in 118 games total, starting 85 of them, in six seasons with Carolina and two with Buffalo. Hangartner was set to become a free agent at 4 PM ET.

Free agent G/C Geoff Hangartner is believed to be considering retirement. Hangartner spent the first half of 2013 on the street, and played sparingly after signing with the Panthers in November. Going on 32, Hangartner was a fifth-round pick in 2005.

Panthers signed G/C Geoff Hangartner.

Free agent G/C Geoff Hangartner will take a physical for the Panthers on Tuesday. The Panthers lost G/C Jeff Byers to a season-ending Lisfranc injury Sunday, and RG Chris Scott is battling a knee issue. Hangartner, 31, was released by Carolina on August 1. He could slide back into the lineup at right guard.

The Cardinals "recently discussed" free agent G/C Geoff Hangartner, but "decided to pass." It's the first we've heard of Hangartner since his release last Thursday. Hangartner is versatile along the interior, but was a sub-replacement level player last season. He should latch on somewhere in short order, but will have his work cut out to make a 53-man roster.

Panthers released G/C Geoff Hangartner.

Panthers re-signed G/C Geoff Hangartner to a three-year contract.

The Charlotte Observer expects free agent Geoff Hangartner to re-sign with the Panthers. Hangartner started all 16 games at right guard but could be expendable with guard/tackles Geoff Schwartz and Garry Williams returning from injuries. Entering his age 30 season, he'll likely command a salary similar to the $2.8 million he earned in 2011.

Geoff Hangartner will start at right guard in the season opener. It's not great news for DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. The Bills cut ties with Hangartner because they believed he no longer possessed enough drive in the running game. He was just re-signed by the Panthers early this week.

Panthers signed C/G Geoff Hangartner. Hangartner was cut by the Bills on Saturday even though he started 22 games for them over the last two seasons. He spent the first four seasons of his career with the Panthers before bolting for Buffalo as a free agent in 2009.