Former Carolina Panthers WR Devin Funchess makes history in a shocking way

Former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess may have just made some history.And it wasn't on the football field. Funchess told Brandon Robinson, better known as Scoop B, that he signed a deal with the Caribbean Storm of the Basketball League of Colombia. The signing makes him the first NFL player to transition to pro basketball. […]

Ian Kayanja

Apr 23, 2024 8:23 PM EDT

Dec 23, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (17) catches a pass in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports — Image via Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess may have just made some history.

And it wasn't on the football field.

Funchess told Brandon Robinson, better known as Scoop B, that he signed a deal with the Caribbean Storm of the Basketball League of Colombia. The signing makes him the first NFL player to transition to pro basketball.

NFL NEWS with hoops twist: Devin Funchess has signed a one-year deal with the Caribbean Storm of the Basketball League of Colombia.

The move makes Funchess the first NFL player to land a pro hoop contract.

Funchess played seven NFL seasons with Panthers, Colts & Packers. https://t.co/UY0GweypxM pic.twitter.com/XFqVvxsSCJ
— ? Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson (@ScoopB) April 23, 2024

Carolina selected Funchess in the second round of the 2015 NFL draft. He went on to amass 161 receptions for 2,223 yards and 21 touchdowns over four seasons as a Panther.

Funchess also played for the Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions.

Sep 8, 2019; Carson, CA, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Devin Funchess (17) can t hang onto the ball on a pass I the end zone in the closing minute of regulation against the Los Angeles Chargers at Dignity Health Sports Park. Defending on the play is Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Brandon Facyson (28).

Former Colts WR signs a professional basketball contract overseas

A former Indianapolis Colts player is getting another shot at playing sports professionally, but this time, it's not on a football field. Brandon Robinson, better known as Scoop B, shared that former NFL WR Devin Funchess has signed a deal with the Caribbean Storm of the Basketball League of Colombia. The Colts signed Funchess before […]