Cam Gill signs with NFL's Panthers after successful UFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:38 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Cam Gill, a standout linebacker from the Louisville Kings, is signing with the Carolina Panthers. The 28-year-old set a single-season sack record in the UFL, achieving 11 sacks and 48 tackles, and was named the league's Defensive Player of the Year. Gill previously played for the Panthers in 2024, where he made 22 tackles in 10 games. His signing marks his return to the NFL after a successful stint in the United Football League, where he helped lead the Kings to a championship after overcoming an early season deficit. Gill is the fifth player from the Kings to join an NFL roster this month.
- •Gill signed with the Panthers on July 24, 2026.
- •He set a UFL record with 11 sacks this season.
- •Gill was named UFL Defensive Player of the Year.
- •He previously played for the Panthers in 2024.
- •He is the fifth Kings player to sign with an NFL team.
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — Louisville Kings defensive star Cam Gill signing with NFL's Panthers
"Cam Gill, the anchor of the Louisville Kings' defense, is getting another shot at the NFL. The UFL's single-season sack leader will join the Panthers.
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