Carolina Panthers promote Keller Central’s Zack Sanchez to 53-man roster

Carolina rookie cornerback Zack Sanchez, a former Keller Central and University of Oklahoma star, was promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Friday, according to the Charlotte Observer.

The Panthers cut starter Bene’ Benwikere.

Atlanta gutted the Panthers last week when Matt Ryan passed for a team-record 503 yards and four touchdowns in a 48-33 win. Wide receiver Julio Jones caught 12 passes for 300 yards.

Sanchez, who will wear jersey number 31, was selected in the fifth round out of Oklahoma. He was a two-time All-Big 12 performer for the Sooners and entered the draft after his junior season in the spring.

Carolina hosts Tampa Bay Monday night.

This story was originally published October 7, 2016 at 11:54 AM with the headline "Carolina Panthers promote Keller Central’s Zack Sanchez to 53-man roster."