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Parting ways with Munnerlyn and Adams less about money and more about direction

The Carolina Panthers announced two roster moves today that freed only minor salary cap space but make a significant statement about the Panthers defense moving forward when they released Captain Munnerlyn after a two year reunion and informed veteran Mike Adams, who turns 38 next month, that defensive plans for 2019 didn’t involve him.

I Appreciate the @panthers for the opportunity the last 2 years. I was told the Panthers are going in another direction. This great city and organization showed me nothing but love while… https://t.co/M9jdT2r1TS

— Mike Pops Adams (@MDOTADAMS20) February 25, 2019

Neither of these moves were all that surprising.