Panthers release Hackett, Bridges, Goings

[Mr. Scot]

Per the Observer (link)

All three have been the subject of some speculation during the offseason.

It'll be odd to see a Panthers roster without Nick Goings. He's been a real staple of the team for years.

Bridges was such a good story when he came here. Sad to see him decline (character issues definitely hurt).

Hackett could have been a lot better if he'd been able to overcome the injuries.

No huge surprises here, unless you weren't expecting Goings.

[Zcustom]

About time Goings got gone.

[CatfanMO]

Anybody ready for a Jarret Breakout season?

[Zaximus]

I don't like losing Bridges even though he had issues, I love having good O-line depth. We really really NEED to sign Hangman now.

[panthers55]

I want to see Jarrett, Carter, and Robinson all have good seasons.

[Its The Milk]

Any news on how much cap space this has given us?

[Mr. Scot]

Gantt's take: Might not be the last today.

First cuts in

[Zaximus]

Gantt's take: Might not be the last today.

First cuts in

Yeah if we don't see Lucas being cut he must be getting traded.

[ShutDwn]

I want to see Jarrett, Carter, and Robinson all have good seasons.

I think they could, then I remember that Jake Delhomme is QB and can't make throws to anyone outside Moose and Smith.

We have a lot of receiving weapons, we just don't use them. Deangelo, Rosario, Jarrett, and Stewart could all be used so much more. I believe Carter and Robinson could be in there, but they need playing time.

[Mr. Scot]

Reed chimes in as well.

Panthers release three

Reed is the only one giving a cap number. He says the team cleared 4.5 million with these cuts.

Edit: The Observer is now quoting the same figure.

[X-Clown]

Didn't realize that cutting Bridges saved us 2.75 million...that move was a no-brainer.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I had such high hopes for Hackett and think he will eventually get past his injuries and be a good receiver, but I can understand letting him go.

Goings should have been gone two years ago, but it’s still sad to see him leave, especially after all he’s done for us.

Bridges was great depth, but the incident last month (year?) definitely didn’t help secure his spot.

[knuckledragger]

I hate to see Goings gone, but the franchise tag meant we had to do something. I agree that there are more changes to come.

[Matt Foley]

That security company will have to change its commercial again.