Carolina Panthers interim general manager Marty Hurney isn't wasting any time in his new post. The Panthers announced they released offensive tackle Michael Oher on Thursday, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported.
According to Pelissero, Oher failed his team physical.
The move comes a day after the team named Hurney the interim GM, replacing Dave Gettleman.
The Charlotte Observer's Joseph Person noted the Panthers will save $1.69 million in salary cap with Oher's departure.
Had Oher passed his physical and remained with Carolina, he was likely looking at a diminished role with the team.