Former NFL player signs contract to play pro basketball overseas

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A former NFL player has gone pro in Colombia, but not for playing football.

Former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess has signed professionally to play basketball for the Caribbean Storm Llaneros of the Professional Colombia Basketball league. The 29-year-old Michigan alum is already showing off the ability to use his size, as well as a decent jump shot.

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