Minnesota Viking tackle Matt Kalil and punter Jeff Locke are among the free agents switching uniforms on a busy day of NFL signings Thursday.
A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with Kalil on a five-year deal worth $55.5 million.
Of that, $25 million is guaranteed.
Kalil, who spent five seasons in Minnesota after being selected fourth overall in 2012, will play with older brother Ryan Kalil, Carolina’s two-time All-Pro center.
The Indianapolis Colts have signed former Vikings punter Jeff Locke to a two-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
Locke replaces Pro Bowl punter Pat McAfee, who retired unexpectedly in January. McAfee also was one of the league’s top kickoff specialists.
In four seasons with Minnesota, Locke averaged 43.2 yards per kick. It’s not yet clear whom the Colts will ask to kick off next season or hold kicks for Adam Vinatieri, still the oldest player in the league at age 44.
