The Carolina Panthers ended their investment in wide receiver Jonathan Mingo ahead of time. It now seems like the former second-round pick is plunging toward irrelevancy in a different environment.
Mingo came into the Panthers with high expectations. The Ole Miss product came highly recommended, with the likes of Steve Smith Sr. and quarterback Bryce Young giving their respective seals of approval to the choice.
Carolina gave Mingo plenty of chances as a rookie. He failed to take advantage, but a strong summer from the wideout suggested that the tide might be turning under the new coaching staff led by Dave Canales.