Tolbert was announced as a fullback, but will probably end up getting a good amount of carries at running back. The Panthers will either trade DeAngelo Williams in order to resign Jonathan Stewart, a free agent after next season, long term. Or, if Williams’ contract is too tough to move, they’ll move Jonathan Stewart.

Tolbert is expected to get a good amount of the carries behind whoever is left and even if he stays at fullback, he’ll be a key 3^rd down weapon. It’s kind of confusing why Tolbert took less money and a smaller role in Carolina over San Diego, but the Panthers got a solid deal (10 million over 4 years with just 2.7 million guaranteed)

Grade: A