The Carolina Panthers had one of the best pass defenses in the league, allowing the 3rd-fewest completions, the fewest attempts, the 3rd-fewest yards, the 5th-fewest touchdowns, and the 3rd-fewest passing first downs.
These numbers didn’t impress their new general manager as they released their starting safety.
The Carolina Panthers released their starting safety.
Carolina is expected to release Vonn Bell, clearing up $1.05 million in cap space.
With the release of Bell, Carolina should have $12.96 million in cap space.
Vonn Bell signed a contract with Carolina during the 2023 offseason.
Bell signed a 3-year, $22.5 million contract with Carolina on March 13.
Bell appeared in 13 games in 2023 and missed four with a quadriceps strain and a shoulder injury. He had 69 tackles, one interception, and two pass deflections, allowing 18 receptions on 27 targets for 240 yards and a 79.2 passer rating.
Carolina’s defensive back position could look differently next season.
Carolina’s defensive back position could look different next season as Jeremy Chinn, Shaquill Griffin, C.J. Henderson, and Sam Franklin are unrestricted free agents.
The players under contract include Jaycee Horn, Troy Hill, Jammie Robinson, Xavier Woods, Dicaprio Bootle, Alex Cook, Lamar Jackson, D’Shawn Jamison, and A.J. Parker are under contract.
How will the Carolina Panthers handle the defensive back position in the offseason?
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