Charlotte Observer · Mar 3, 2016
Panthers release veteran Charles Johnson after nine seasons
The Panthers released veteran defensive end Charles Johnson, freeing up $11 million in cap space for 2016 but losing a defensive captain.
The team made the announcement Thursday morning, six days before the start of free agency.
“Charles was an impact player for the Carolina Panthers for a long time, both on and off the field,” general manager Dave Gettleman said in a statement. “His statistics speak for themselves, and as a team captain he led the way you want your leaders to lead – by example. I wish him the best moving forward.”