Another underwhelming season in 2024 meant the writing was firmly on the wall for running back Miles Sanders. After talks regarding a pay cut didn't go anywhere, the Carolina Panthers had an easy decision to make.
Sanders was released with one year remaining on his deal. And the player's first game for his club showed exactly why.
The Panthers were expecting big things from Sanders when he signed in 2023 free agency. He was coming off a Pro Bowl campaign, and those in power at the time thought the former Penn State star could fill the gaping void left by Christian McCaffrey.