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The Panthers also released defensive tackle Paul Soliai.
Tolbert, 31, earned three Pro Bowl selections during his time
with the Panthers, including the 2016 season. He spent the past
six seasons with Carolina after spending his first three seasons
with the San Diego Chargers.
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Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebackers coach Joey Porter
pleaded guilty to a disorderly conduct citation issued to him
after his arrest in January.
Porter, 39, made his guilty plea at Allegheny Magisterial
District Court in Pennsylvania.
The former Steelers linebacker was arrested Jan. 9 after
grabbing a police officer's wrists after he was denied entrance
to a Pittsburgh bar by a bouncer. He was arrested on four
charges but only charged with disorderly conduct and public
drunkenness.
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The San Francisco 49ers named DeMeco Ryans as their defensive
quality control coach.
Ryans, a longtime NFL linebacker, last played with the
Philadelphia Eagles in 2015. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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