The Panthers have replaced a veteran defensive tackle with another one — one the coaching staff has plenty of background with.
The Panthers have agreed to terms with former Washington defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis.
Ioannidis spent the last six seasons in Washington, after playing for head coach Matt Rhule at Temple.
The 6-foot-3, 310-pounder gives the Panthers some experience to replace DaQuan Jones, who signed with the Bills earlier this week.
He's also been extremely productive when well.
Ioannidis had 16.0 combined sacks and 27 quarterback hits in 2018 and 2019 for Washington, and adding a guy with that kind of pass-rush potential next to Derrick Brown would be helpful.
View photos of defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis through his six seasons (2016-21) with Washington.
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 15: Matthew Ioannidis #98 of the Washington Redskins celebrates a sack on quarterback Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter at FedExField on October 15, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 28: Matthew Ioannidis #98 of the Washington Redskins reacts after a play against the New York Giants during the at MetLife Stadium on October 28, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 05: Defensive tackle Matthew Ioannidis #98 of the Washington Football Team walks off the field after his team's victory against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 05, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Washington Football Team defeated the Raiders 17-15. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz (11) tries to pass under pressure from Washington Redskins' Bashaud Breeland (26) Ricky Jean Francois, top, and Matthew Ioannidis (98) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Washington Football Team defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis (98) looks on during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Matt Gono (73) works against Washington Redskins defensive end Matthew Ioannidis (98) during the first half an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is pressured before throwing a pass by Washington Redskins defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis (98) in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Dallas Cowboys safety Jeff Heath (38), Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder (80), Josh Doctson (18) and Matt Ioannidis (98) along with others get into a scuffle late in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Washington Redskins kicker Dustin Hopkins (3) is congratulated by defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis (98) after he scored a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, Oct. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (right) is sacked by Washington Redskins defensive end Matthew Ioannidis (left) during an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz (11) tries to pass under pressure from Washington Redskins' Bashaud Breeland (26) Ricky Jean Francois (99), and Matthew Ioannidis (98) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) looks to pass against Washington Redskins defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis (98) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, in Landover, Md. The Redskins won 21-16. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - AUGUST 20: Matthew Ioannidis #98 of the Washington Football Team walks off the field after the NFL preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at FedExField on August 20, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
