The Panthers ar expected to sign linebacker Donte Curry on Wednesday to replace Dan Connor, who was placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee. As of last night, Curry had not signed a contract, according to team officials.

   However, that could get done Wednesday morning if everything works out.

   We suggested after the game this might be the move the Panthers make.

   The move seems appeared to be a no-brainer given that Curry spent all of the summer with the Panthers and is a special teams player, which is essentially the role Connor had with the team. Curry had 11 tackles in seven games for the Panthers last season.

   Curry made the Panthers 53-man roster, but was inactive for the first two games of the season. The Panthers released him last week when they needed to make room for Steve Smith.