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Former Carolina Panthers WR Devin Funchess makes history in a shocking way

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Ian Kayanja | Last updated 4/23/24

Former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess may have just made some history.

And it wasn't on the football field.

Funchess told Brandon Robinson, better known as Scoop B, that he signed a deal with the Caribbean Storm of the Basketball League of Colombia. The signing makes him the first NFL player to transition to pro basketball.

NFL NEWS with hoops twist: Devin Funchess has signed a one-year deal with the Caribbean Storm of the Basketball League of Colombia.

The move makes Funchess the first NFL player to land a pro hoop contract.

Funchess played seven NFL seasons with Panthers, Colts & Packers. https://t.co/UY0GweypxM pic.twitter.com/XFqVvxsSCJ
— Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson (@ScoopB) April 23, 2024

Carolina selected Funchess in the second round of the 2015 NFL draft. He went on to amass 161 receptions for 2,223 yards and 21 touchdowns over four seasons as a Panther.

Funchess also played for the Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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