Panthers put Richie Brockel on IR to add cornerback depth

The roster calls him a tight end, but Richie Brockel has played a little fullback. So it’s probably fair to include him in the decimation of the Panthers backfield. The Panthers placed the versatile Brockel on season-ending IR with an ankle injury Tuesday. To fill his roster spot, they signed cornerback James Dockery. Dockery has spent…