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Getting opportunity in Carolina The Panthers signed Metayer to a contract Friday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Metayer will take the spot on the 90-man roster vacated by rookie third-round wide receiver Chris Brazzell (knee), who was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Metayer initially signed with the Steelers in late April as an undrafted free agent before being waived by Pittsburgh in early June. He'll audition for the Panthers for the next month, and while he's a longshot to make the 53-man roster, Metayer could get an invite to the practice squad if he impresses the coaching staff enough in training camp and preseason games.

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Gets waived by Steelers Pittsburgh waived Metayer on Thursday.

Impact In a corresponding transaction, the Steelers signed veteran tight end Robert Tonyan to a one-year contract. Metayer, meanwhile, is now on track to become a free agent unless he's claimed by another team during the current waiver period.

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Signs with Pittsburgh The Steelers signed Metayer as an undrafted free agent Monday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.

Impact Metayer appeared in 43 college games, playing at Cincinnati for two seasons before transferring to Arizona State to finish his collegiate career with the Sun Devils. The tight end caught 94 passes for 971 yards and 14 touchdowns over the four-year span. Metayer will spend training camp competing with Riley Nowakowski, J.J. Galbreath and Lake McRee for the chance to start the season providing special teams and offensive depth value behind starters Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington.

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