Panthers release LB Onatolu

[jtnc]

CHARLOTTE – The Panthers have released linebacker Kenny Onatolu.

Onatolu signed with Carolina last March to help on special teams and provide depth on defense, but he suffered a right elbow injury in practice five weeks into the season and landed on injured reserve a week later.

He played in four games, recording three special teams tackles.

http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-release-LB-Onatolu/3b7883ab-09cf-46d2-9f5c-2711c85d1595

[Floppin]

Interesting timing on that roster move.

[rayzor]

$775k cap hit.

looks like we've got another vet that's going to be signed soon.

this is probably how it's going to be for most the offseason.

[jtnc]

Probably signing another LB.

[rayzor]

Probably signing another LB.

i'm thinking either NT or OL.

[Floppin]

Probably signing another LB.

Maybe, or maybe a DT. We've already added additional LB depth this offseason.

[rayzor]

Maybe, or maybe a DT. We've already added additional LB depth this offseason.

yep.

goal before the draft is to fill holes and upgrade the bottom of the roster.

[Captain Morgan]

good sign...Getty said he'd used FA to give us more chances to draft bpa .....this looks like a move toward that.

[La Pantera]

Hoping for a DT or a RG. Fingers crossed!

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

$775k cap hit.

looks like we've got another vet that's going to be signed soon.

this is probably how it's going to be for most the offseason.

Do we lose $775K in cap space or gain? 'Cap hit' could be read either way to me haha

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

drafting lb in the first calling it now people

[Keep Pounding]

Do we lose $775K in cap space or gain? 'Cap hit' could be read either way to me haha

I went over to Spotrac and I didnt see in his contract any dead money, so I believe we gain the 700K. I could be wrong though....

[panther4life]

I went over to Spotrac and I didnt see in his contract any dead money, so I believe we gain the 700K. I could be wrong though....

You are right, there was no signing bonus, so it's a clean savings of his base salary

[LinvilleGorge]

Hoping for a DT or a RG. Fingers crossed!

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