Charlotte, NC (My Sportsbook) - Former No.1 overall pick David Carr officially agreed to terms on a contract with the Carolina Panthers to serve as Jake Delhomme's backup.

According to the Charlotte Observer, Carr made the decision early Friday morning after returning from a two-day visit with the Seattle Seahawks.

Carr, the top pick in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Fresno State, was released by the Houston Texans last month after the club traded for Matt Schaub.

"Jake's (Delhomme) our starter, but we wanted to get the quarterback position as deep as possible and we feel David Carr is a talented quarterback," said Carolina general manager Marty Hurney. "We want someone who can come in and give us the best chance to win. David felt comfortable with the situation and the people he met, and we're pleased he did."

Houston went 24-56 in Carr's five seasons of service, and finished last in the AFC South in 2006 with a 6-10 mark.

Certainly, though, Carr does not shoulder all the blame for Houston's struggles. He was the first pick that the expansion franchise ever made, and was thrown under center immediately despite not having an offensive line to protect him. For both his rookie campaign and much of his career with the Texans, Carr faced immense pressure and was sacked at an alarming rate.

He still started 75 of a possible 80 games for Houston, completing 60 percent of his passes for 13,391 yards with 59 touchdowns and 65 interceptions.

His best year came in 2003, when he threw for 3,531 yards with 16 TDs and 14 picks for an 83.5 quarterback rating. Last year those numbers dipped to 2,767 yards with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, although he did complete a career-best 68.3 percent of his throws.

Delhomme missed three games last season with an injured thumb, but still managed to throw for 2,805 yards with 17 touchdowns and 11 INTs. Last year's backup, Chris Weinke, was released last month.