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. […]

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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
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.

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. 

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