Panthers release Morgan, Wahle, Foster

Panthers release injury-prone linebacker Morgan, guard Wahle

The Carolina Panthers finally ran out of patience with injury-prone linebacker Dan Morgan.

The Panthers released their former first-round pick Monday after seven seasons. He was dominant when he played, but was on the field for only 59 out of a possible 112 games.

The Panthers also released veteran Mike Wahle, who started 16 games at left guard last season. The moves were the first of what are expected to be many after consecutive non-winning seasons.

Morgan was the No. 11 overall pick by Carolina in the first-round of the 2001 NFL Draft, and wowed coaches and fans with a combination of hard hits and speed. Morgan had 25 tackles in Carolina's loss to New England in the Super Bowl four years ago, and his 452 tackles rank third in team history.

Morgan just couldn't stay healthy. He never played all 16 games in a season due to numerous injuries, including at least five concussions. ( read more )

Panthers continue overhaul, release RB DeShaun Foster

The Panthers have released DeShaun Foster, their starting running back from last season.

The move was made Thursday and clears about $4.75M in salary-cap space. And it continues a busy offseason as the Panthers overhaul their roster following a second straight season out of the playoffs.

Foster has never rushed for more than 897 yards in six seasons plagued by fumbles and injuries.

During the last two seasons, Foster split time with former first-round pick DeAngelo Williams. Williams is expected to enter next season as the team's top back.

Panthers release injury-prone linebacker Morgan, guard Wahle

The Carolina Panthers finally ran out of patience with injury-prone linebacker Dan Morgan.

The Panthers released their former first-round pick Monday after seven seasons. He was dominant when he played, but was on the field for only 59 out of a possible 112 games.

The Panthers also released veteran Mike Wahle, who started 16 games at left guard last season. The moves were the first of what are expected to be many after consecutive non-winning seasons.

Morgan was the No. 11 overall pick by Carolina in the first-round of the 2001 NFL Draft, and wowed coaches and fans with a combination of hard hits and speed. Morgan had 25 tackles in Carolina's loss to New England in the Super Bowl four years ago, and his 452 tackles rank third in team history.

Morgan just couldn't stay healthy. He never played all 16 games in a season due to numerous injuries, including at least five concussions. ( read more )

JackBurton

*Drops dead*

It's too bad that Morgan has to leave Carolina in this kind of way since he is such a gifted athlete. But injuries took a huge toll and so I guess it's good that both sides moved on.

And with Wahle and Morgan now gone, I wonder what they're going to use the "extra" money on?

It's too bad that Morgan has to leave Carolina in this kind of way since he is such a gifted athlete. But injuries took a huge toll and so I guess it's good that both sides moved on.

And with Wahle and Morgan now gone, I wonder what they're going to use the "extra" money on?

Ngamer05

A new QB?

SHAUN ALEXANDER?:o

Figures Morgan would be gone, Beason is a nice replacement and might actually be on the field half the time.

I don't much care about Mike Wahle anymore, not since he left the Packers. I'd support sending him to Houston though.

SHAUN ALEXANDER?:o

speedjunkie4

get off that crack

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SHAUN ALEXANDER?:o

Ryder004

get off that crack

RANDY MOSS!@!!!?!?!?

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SHAUN ALEXANDER?:o

Ryder004

get off that crack

You keep talkin' like that, and i will demote you at the NFC South union.

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SHAUN ALEXANDER?:o

speedjunkie4

get off that crack

You keep talkin' like that, and i will demote you at the NFC South union.

dude chill out u need to calm down and notice the fact that im bucs fan and panthers and bucs fans dont really like each other.....but i got nothing against u i would of said that comment to anyone who would of posted it, it was just a very random and shocking statement

Well they could used it to pick up new player at the draft, or they could make Steve Smith a new deal, so he can stay around longer.wwe4ever_in05

That was already accomplished last offseason :P

3 year extension

Panthers release injury-prone linebacker Morgan, guard Wahle

The Carolina Panthers finally ran out of patience with injury-prone linebacker Dan Morgan.

The Panthers released their former first-round pick Monday after seven seasons. He was dominant when he played, but was on the field for only 59 out of a possible 112 games.

The Panthers also released veteran Mike Wahle, who started 16 games at left guard last season. The moves were the first of what are expected to be many after consecutive non-winning seasons.

Morgan was the No. 11 overall pick by Carolina in the first-round of the 2001 NFL Draft, and wowed coaches and fans with a combination of hard hits and speed. Morgan had 25 tackles in Carolina's loss to New England in the Super Bowl four years ago, and his 452 tackles rank third in team history.

Morgan just couldn't stay healthy. He never played all 16 games in a season due to numerous injuries, including at least five concussions. ( read more )

JackBurton

So many roster changes. :(

here are three things the money should be spent on:

1. A NEW QB.

2. a decent running back(even though Deangelo Williams is an OK running back, Foster gets hurt WAY too much)

3. a defensive end or lineman(just in case Peppers goes bye-bye)

3. banana splits and a chicken enchilada.

3. banana splits and a chicken enchilada.

Jrodsly

And HOT POCKETS!!! :|

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3. banana splits and a chicken enchilada.

detroitpistons0

And HOT POCKETS!!! :|

I kind of like the banana splits and chicken enchilada idea. Hot Pockets can work sort of like a roster bonus, they'll kick in next year.

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3. banana splits and a chicken enchilada.

wallymartin

I kind of like the banana splits and chicken enchilada idea. Hot Pockets can work sort of like a roster bonus, they'll kick in next year.

glad i could help.

I hope that with the extra money they got a good MLB. Morgan was very talented and it will be hard to find someone who was as good as him WHSBtone

Zach Thomas! :D

I hope that with the extra money they got a good MLB. Morgan was very talented and it will be hard to find someone who was as good as him WHSBtone

Jon Beason? He'll likely takeover the fulltime duties at MLB, so what the Panthers need now is an inside linebacker.

[QUOTE="WHSBtone"]I hope that with the extra money they got a good MLB. Morgan was very talented and it will be hard to find someone who was as good as him Ngamer05

Jon Beason? He'll likely takeover the fulltime duties at MLB, so what the Panthers need now is an inside linebacker.

You mean outside linebacker?

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[QUOTE="WHSBtone"]I hope that with the extra money they got a good MLB. Morgan was very talented and it will be hard to find someone who was as good as him wallymartin

Jon Beason? He'll likely takeover the fulltime duties at MLB, so what the Panthers need now is an inside linebacker.

You mean outside linebacker?

Yeah, you're right....

I thought Thomas Davis played outside linebacker, but I guess he plays inside. :?

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[QUOTE="WHSBtone"]I hope that with the extra money they got a good MLB. Morgan was very talented and it will be hard to find someone who was as good as him wallymartin

Jon Beason? He'll likely takeover the fulltime duties at MLB, so what the Panthers need now is an inside linebacker.

You mean outside linebacker?

Yeah, you're right....

I thought Thomas Davis played outside linebacker, but I guess he plays inside. :?