Rory Beggan will not be offered a contract by the Carolina Panthers

Monaghan goalkeeper Rory Beggan will not sign for the Carolina Panthers after trying out as a kicker for the club.

Beggan practiced Saturday at the NFC South franchise. However, after attempting numerous field goals and speaking to local media, he was not offered a contract.

However, the Scotstown native’s hopes of playing in the NFL this upcoming season aren’t over yet.

Beggan still has time to land a contract elsewhere. The new season begins in just under four months.

Meanwhile, it is unclear whether the Monaghan shot-stopper will be available for the opening round of the All-Ireland series. Farney’s men face Kerry on Saturday May 18^th.

Elsewhere, Down’s Charlie Smith and Derry’s Jude McAtamney have signed for New Orleans Saints. Mark Jackson from Wicklow went on trial with the Pittsburgh Steelers.