Panthers sign K Eddy Pineiro with Zane Gonzalez on IR
The Carolina Panthers are signing kicker Eddy Pineiro to a one-year deal to replace Zane Gonzalez.
Pineiro's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, confirmed the signing Wednesday.
Gonzalez was placed on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday with a right groin injury.
Gonzalez, 27, was hurt while kicking on the sidelines in the third quarter of Friday's 21-0 preseason win against the Buffalo Bills.
Pineiro, 26, worked with Panthers s