The Panthers have begun the process of trimming their roster down to 75 players, an undertaking that must be completed by 3pm CT Tuesday. Carolina has cut the following 11 players, the club announced:
- Jared Barber, LB
- Avius Capers, WR
- Braxton Deaver, TE
- Reese Dismukes, G
- Ray Drew, DT
- David Foucault, T
- Stephen Hill, WR
- Tom Lally, DE
- Matt Masifilo, C
- Miles Shuler, WR
- Willie Smith, T
Hill, a former second-round pick of the Jets, is the most notable name among those released/waived. The 25-year-old, who spent the 2014 campaign on the Panthers’ practice squad, looked poised to claim a roster spot last season before suffering a season-ending injury. Smith, for his part, also has significant NFL experience, as he’s appeared 29 career games.