The Carolina Panthers are shaking up their roster ahead of the new season, as they part ways with former second-round pick wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. and sideline rookie running back Jonathon Brooks. As NFL teams scramble to make the numbers work before the league's 4 p.m. roster deadline, the Panthers' cutdown included Marshall, who had been under the team's wings for three seasons but failed to soar as the receiver Carolina had hoped he would become.
According to NFL, Marshall was selected 59th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft and saw just 30 targets in 13 games during his rookie year. Across his tenure with the Panthers, the LSU product racked up only 64 receptions for 767 yards and a single touchdown. With this move, Carolina continues to build a team that aligns with the vision favored by its latest regime.
In addition to Marshall's release, the Panthers will start the season without fresh talent Jonathon Brooks, who incurred an ACL injury late last season at Texas. Brooks has been placed on the non-football injury list, indicating a delay in making his professional debut as he continues his rehabilitation process. Some have speculated whether his absence contributed to the team's recent personnel decisions.
Another notable player who didn't make the cut is tight end Jordan Matthews, despite a noteworthy preseason performance, as reported by WFMY News 2. His release suggests a confident outlook on the recovery of tight end Tommy Tremble who has missed most offseason workouts. Sitting out the preseason games due to a recovery from injury.
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