The Panthers added to the tight end depth chart Friday night, bringing in another player with ties to the coaching staff.
The team agreed to a two-year deal with former Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold.
Arnold caught 31 passes for 438 yards and four touchdowns last year for Arizona where he played in 2019 and 2020.
He's a known commodity for offensive coordinator Joe Brady from his time in New Orleans, where Arnold got his start in 2017 as an undrafted rookie from Wisconsin-Platteville.
The Panthers needed some numbers there, after losing blocking tight end Chris Manhertz to the Jaguars in free agency.
View photos of tight end Dan Arnold during his time with Arizona (2019-20) and New Orleans (2017-19).
Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold (85) against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
New Orleans Saints tight end Dan Arnold (85) is hit by Dallas Cowboys strong safety Jeff Heath (38) after a catch in the first half of an NFL football game, in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold catches a touchdown pass in front of Los Angeles Rams defensive back David Long during first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
New Orleans Saints tight end Dan Arnold (85) celebrates his touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold (85) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold (85) catches a pass during NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 03, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 18-7. (John McGillen via AP)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold (85) catches the ball in front of Los Angeles Rams defensive back Darious Williams (31) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Arizona Cardinals' Dan Arnold, center, catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold (85) attempts to make a catch as New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Arizona Cardinals' Dan Arnold catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold (85) avoids the hit of Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona Cardinals' Dan Arnold (85) catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold (85) pulls in a catch as San Francisco 49ers defensive back Tarvarius Moore (33) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold (85) is up-ended by Buffalo Bills cornerback Dane Jackson (30) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold catches a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold celebrates after scoring during first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold (85) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold (85) catches a touchdown during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 in Glendale, AZ. (Tanner Serrano via AP)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold (85) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold (85) makes a catch for a touchdown under the defense of Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jayson Stanley (29) during second first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold (85) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
New Orleans Saints tight end Dan Arnold (85) pulls in a touchdown reception over Atlanta Falcons defensive back Sharrod Neasman in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold catches a touchdown pass in front of Los Angeles Rams defensive back David Long during first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
New Orleans Saints tight end Dan Arnold (85) pulls in a pass in front of Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Nigel Bradham (53) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New York Jets' Godwin Igwebuike (23) tackles New Orleans Saints' Dan Arnold (85) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
