Bashaud Breeland Fails Physical Due to Injury, Contract with Panthers off

Cornerback Bashaud Breeland will not be signing with the Carolina Panthers after failing his physical, according to Max Henson of the team's website. 

Breeland failed his physical because of a non-football injury.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, "Breeland cut his foot in a non-football injury and it got infected, source said. He is now a few months away from being able to pass a physical."

David Newton of ESPN.com added that Breeland "cut the back of his left foot while in the Dominican Republic on March 4th. Said he will need to have skin grafted to repair the injury as he did when first injured in the fourth grade. He didn't believe the injury to be serious, that he could still walk on it. He said it never was an issue through high school, college or while with [Washington]."

Breeland, 26, had reportedly agreed to a three-year, $24 million deal that included $11 million in guaranteed money with the Panthers. Now, however, he could find himself going several months before he lands with a new team.

The news puts one of the better corners in this year's free agency back on the market. Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan called him a "terrific No. 2 cornerback" and added, "He's physical, has ball skills and he can cover. Needs to clean up inconsistencies. Will grow up and mature on and off field. I'd bet on his skills."

Breeland has registered 271 tackles and eight interceptions in his four-year NFL career. Pro Football Focus gave him a grade of 79.0 in the 2017 season, 59th at his position.

For the Panthers, meanwhile, the news leaves the team again seeking help at the position. Breeland's signing was set to address that need after Daryl Worley was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles.