Panthers placing Charles Godfrey on IR

Carolina Panthers safety Charles Godfrey is out for the season with a torn Achilles, coach Ron Rivera announed today.

Godfrey signed a five-year, $27.5 million contract extension in 2011.

Panthers safety Quintin Mikell also injured his ankle Sunday.

Godfrey has recorded 353 career tackles, three sacks and 11 interceptions.

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Aaron Wilson covers the Ravens for The Baltimore Sun.

Aaron Wilson
Aaron Wilson covers the NFL for National Football Post, his second stint at the Post. He has previously written for Pro Football Talk and FOX Sports-Scout. Entering his 13th year covering the Baltimore Ravens, he's a beat writer for The Baltimore Sun. Wilson has also covered the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans.

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