Panthers cut disappointing QB Carr, bring back WR Muhammad

Moore and Brett Basanez, who missed all of last season with a wrist injury, are expected to contend for the backup job next season.

Muhammad is expected to catch passes from Delhomme, who is working his way back from reconstructive surgery. Delhomme's top two targets were Smith and Muhammad during Carolina's only trip to the Super Bowl in the 2003 season.

Muhammad, who maintained a home and business interests in Charlotte after his release three years ago, holds the team record for catches (578), yards receiving (7,751) and touchdown catches (44).

His 102 receptions in the 2000 season were a team record until Smith had 103 in 2005.

Saying he's motivated to win a championship for Charlotte, Muhammad was eager to get to work. He already worked out a deal with tight end Jeff King to wear No. 87 again.

"Everybody is extremely excited that he's back," Hurney said. "He brings an attitude. He brings a work ethic. He was somebody that was extremely highly regarded when he was here. It was a sad day when he left and it's a happy day now that he's back."