Former BC Lions defensive end Alex Bazzie is staying in the NFL.

After being cut by the Indianapolis Colts last week, Bazzie has signed with the Carolina Panthers.

Bazzie finished last year with 31 tackles and 11 sacks for the Lions. The 11 sacks were a career-high, and tied for fourth highest in the league. It was the second time in Bazzie's three-year CFL career he finished with double digit sacks.

Bazzie had 83 tackles and 29 sacks in three seasons with the Lions.