Carolina has turned over both its placekicker and its punter, letting go of Eddy Piñeiro and Johnny Hekker, respectively. To replace Hekker, the team signed another veteran punter in Sam Martin.

P Sam Martin Martin, 35, is replacing Johnny Hekker this year. Signed to a one-year deal in free agency, the Appalachian State alum is looking to close out his career on a high note.

A former Carolina Panthers player listed his south Charlotte home for sale last month after signing on with a different NFL team. And it just went under contract. Johnny Hekker, the Panthers ...

The Panthers moved on from kicker Eddy Pineiro and punter Johnny Hekker, but they believe they have found solid replacements in Fitzgerald and Martin.

Former Carolina Panthers punter Johnny Hekker, now with the Tennessee Titans, is selling his home in south Charlotte.

Carolina Panthers punter Johnny Hekker during warm ups before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Bob Donnan-Imagn Images ...

Hekker played last season with the Carolina Panthers, and Sports Illustrated writer Ryan Phillips believes that he is the biggest loss in free agency for the NFC South franchise.

Carolina signed Martin, an App State grad, to a one-year deal, while Johnny Hekker — the Panthers’ punter for the past three years — headed to Tennessee on a one-year pact with the Titans.

The Panthers also signed veteran punter Sam Martin, who spent last year with the Buffalo Bills, to replace Johnny Hekker who signed with the Tennessee Titans.