Mark Berman's Blog

Offensive tackle Charles Spencer said he just received a new lease on life. Waived by the Houston Texans Tuesday, Spencer told FOX 26 Sports he has been claimed on waivers by the Carolina Panthers.

"I've been given a new opportunity to go to a new city and reclaim myself," Spencer said.

Spencer suffered a devastating leg injury during the second game of his career in 2006 and has not played since. He said Tuesday he believed he could still become one of the elite linemen in the league.

"The G.M. (Marty Hurney) for Carolina called and said he was excited," Spencer said. "He said there are not a lot of linemen with my ability lingering around.

"He was very excited to get me."

A third round pick in 2006, Spencer won the Texans starting left tackle job during camp only to see his career hit a roadblock with the injury.

"At each level you always have somebody who gives up on you and then you find somebody who is willing to take a chance," Spencer said.

Spencer said he will report to the Carolina Panthers Thursday.