Tar Heels Sign With NFL Teams

Posted May 2, 2012
Several University of North Carolina undrafted football players have reportedly signed either free agent contracts or have tryouts scheduled with NFL teams. Among those confirmed to have signed a free agent contract are safety Matt Merletti with Indianapolis, cornerback Charles Brown with Baltimore and center Cam Holland with Kansas City... (Tar Heel Blue)

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