Carolina Panthers sign former Husker cornerback Dicaprio Bootle to active roster

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Former Nebraska cornerback Dicaprio Bootle was signed Tuesday by the Carolina Panthers.

Bootle, who spent the last two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, was added to the Panthers’ 53-man roster.

In a press release, the Panthers said Bootle had been elevated from the practice squad each of the last three weeks.

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— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) October 10, 2023

So far this season, Bootle has filled in on special teams.

Bootle earned several accolades at Nebraska, including an All-Big Ten third-team honor in 2018.

In his senior year, Bootle started in every game and finished with 25 tackles, five pass breakups and an interception.

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