KR Jones fails physical, won't rejoin Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers may have to use an inexperienced, fumble-prone duo returning punts in the season opener.

By: The Associated Press | WNCT
Published: September 08, 2009

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers may have to use an inexperienced, fumble-prone duo returning punts in the season opener.

Attempts to bring back last year's return man, Mark Jones, were derailed Monday when he failed a physical. Jones was cut by Tennessee last week after being slowed by a hamstring injury in the preseason.

The Panthers were looking for an upgrade after Kenny Moore and Captain Munnerlyn struggled fielding punts in exhibition games. Munnerlyn is a rookie, while Moore is a second-year pro who has never appeared in a regular-season game.

Rookie Mike Goodson is expected to return kickoffs Sunday against Philadelphia.

The Panthers released their return man from 2007, Ryne Robinson, last week.

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