To get from 75 players to the final 53 by Saturday’s deadline the Panthers had to get to work and had to make 23 moves.
While many of the cuts were predictable there were a few that no one could have seen coming. Among those notable surprises was the waiving of rookie fifth round pick Zack Sanchez, seventh rounder Beau Sandland and running back Brandon Wegher.
Along with these three, the Panthers released safeties Marcus Ball and Travell Dixon, linebacker Brian Blechen, defensive tackles Eric Crume and Robert Thomas, defensive ends Arthur Miley and Larry Webster, tight ends Marcus Lucas and Eric Wallace, wide receiver Keyarris Garrett, cornerback Lou Young, running back Jalen Simmons and guard David Yankey.