A pair of former Penn State cornerbacks were involved in NFL transactions Tuesday.
Kalen King was waived by the Carolina Panthers while Jalen Kimber was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals’ practice squad.
Panthers waive cornerback, after Tre’von Moehrig’s returnhttps://t.co/mJAlelwRuk
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) December 2, 2025
King was a seventh-round pick to the Green Bay Packers in the 2024 NFL draft. He was cut by the Packers prior to this season, and the Panthers then added him to their practice squad on Aug. 28.
During his time in Happy Valley, King appeared in 38 games, tallying 82 tackles, 25 pass break ups and three interceptions.
We have signed CB Jalen Kimber to the practice squad.🔗: https://t.co/Ru4lC9g5ga pic.twitter.com/dlj3XabSmm
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 2, 2025
Kimber was an undrafted free agent to the Tennessee Titans after the 2025 draft, and the Titans cut him before the season started. He spent some time on the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad this year before getting released on Oct. 14.
With the Nittany Lions, Kimber appeared in all 16 games last season, totaling 35 tackles and three pass break ups.
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