So I was searching the Internet a few minutes ago to pass the time when I stumbled across a bit of news on former Arkansas wide receiver Marcus Monk.

  Turns out, Monk has been given a second chance in the NFL by the Carolina Panthers.

  The Panthers have agreed to a free-agent deal with Monk, who was selected by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of last year’s draft. The Bears cut the wide receiver, and he was unable to earn a spot with the New York Giants after they picked him up following his brief stint in Chicago.

  

  Monk returned to Arkansas and made the unorthodox decision to play basketball. He was an effective backup forward for part of last season, but he was eventually ruled ineligible to play when questions came up about money he had received from a third party.

  Monk had hoped to get another shot at the NFL, and he caught passes during Arkansas’ Pro Day in early March. It appears he will soon be back in a training camp.