Former Bengals Safety Nick Scott Agrees to Deal With Panthers

The veteran spent one season in Cincinnati

James Rapien | Mar 23, 2024

Cincinnati Bengals safety Nick Scott (33) warms up before the first quarter of the NFL Week 9 game / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY

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CINCINNATI — The Bengals and Panthers essentially swapped safeties in free agency.

Nick Scott has agreed to a one-year deal with Carolina according to Ian Rapport of NFL Network. The veteran spent last season in Cincinnati after joining the team in free agency.

The Panthers made the move nine days after releasing Vonn Bell, who signed a one-year deal with the Bengals.

Scott spent four seasons with the Rams (2019-22), before signing a three-year contract with the Bengals last March. He appeared in all 17 games for Cincinnati, making 10 starts. Scott finished with 57 tackles (one for loss) and one quarterback hit. He was replaced by rookie Jordan Battle in the starting lineup. The Bengals cut Scott last week and signed Bell the following day.

Bell spent three seasons in Cincinnati (2020-22), helping the Bengals make back-to-back AFC Championship Games. The veteran became a team captain and tallied 288 tackles, five interceptions and 21 passes defensed over that span.

Bell signed a three-year contract with the Panthers last offseason. They’re still paying him for this year, which allowed him to sign a league minimum deal with the Bengals. Bell is part of a crowded safety room that includes recently signed Geno Stone, Dax Hill, Tycen Anderson and Battle.

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Published Mar 23, 2024|Modified Mar 23, 2024

JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals On SI. He's also the host of the Locked on Bengals podcast and Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. The Cincinnati native also wrote a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals called Enter The Jungle. Prior to joining Bengals On SI, Rapien worked at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati