Carolina’s front office has been busy as the Panthers roster continues to take shape.
The Carolina Panthers recently cut ties with seven players as they refine the roster following the NFL Draft. Here are the now former Panthers who will be looking for their next opportunity in the league:
Jadeveon Clowney, defensive end. As already covered here at CSR, the Panthers couldn’t find a trade partner for the veteran and instead chose to part ways with him. Coming off a solid season with 5.5 sacks, Carolina’s front office decided retaining him didn’t justify the $8.5 million in salary that was due to him in 2025.
Jordan Matthews, tight end. Matthews should be a familiar name for Panthers fans given his time with the team and his curious NFL journey. After spending eight seasons in the NFL (2014-2021) as a fairly productive wide receiver, Matthews didn’t play in 2022 then reinvented himself as a tight end. He signed with the Panthers in 2023 and saw limited action over the past two years, recording zero receptions on one target.
Andrew Raym, offensive line. Raym was an undrafted rookie free agent last year who appeared in one game for the Panthers.
Dax Milne, wide receiver. Well, darn! As a BYU fan I wanted the former Cougar to latch on with the Panthers. Milne was a seventh round pick in 2021 by the Washington Commanders and in his first two seasons had 15 receptions for 120 yards and one touchdown, plus a host of punt and kick returns. He missed the 2023 season due to injury then joined the Panthers practice squad late last year.
T.J. Luther, wide receiver. Luther has bounced around a bunch of practice squads over the last two seasons but has yet to appear in an NFL game.
Jerrod Clark, defensive tackle. Clark spent 2023 and 2024 with the Los Angeles Chargers without appearing in a game. In January 2025 he signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers.
Popo Aumavae, defensive tackle. The former Oregon Duck joined the Panthers in 2024 as an undrafted free agent and was waived last year due to injury. He is being waived again this year with an injury designation, so hopefully Popo can heal up.