The Will Grier experiment is over. The former 3rd round pick and Charlotte native saw very limited playing time during his 2 years in Carolina – taking snaps in just two games.
In other roster moves, the Panthers have released veteran linebacker Josh Bynes and waived wide receiver Omar Bayless, running back Spencer Brown, defensive lineman Frank Herron, offensive lineman Mike Horton, cornerback Jalen Julius, wide receiver Keith Kirkwood, outside linebacker Christian Miller, offensive lineman Aaron Monteiro, wide receiver C.J. Saunders, tight end Stephen Sullivan, and offensive lineman Sam Tecklenburg.
Matt Rhule and company have until 4pm to trim their roster from 80 to 53.