Panthers Shake Up LB Room | NFL News

0:00On September 2nd, the NFL roster cuts are always a wild ride and this year is no different. One move that really caught people off guard was the Carolina Panthers releasing Linebacker, Trevon Wallace. He was a third round pick just last year and at only 23 years old, many thought he'd be a solid piece for the future, especially with his. Potential to compete for an inside linebacker spot. Instead, the Panthers opted to bring in veteran Bobby Ocarica. Ocarica has got a resume that includes multiple seasons with over 100 tackles and even a pro ball nod. He was a big signing for the Giants last year, but they let him go and now he's landed in Carolina, seemingly taking Wallace's spot. It's a tough businessman. Wallace was ranked just below Ocarica by Prof. Ball Focus and while staying healthy was an issue for him, cutting him to make room for a veteran. Feels like a gamble. The good news for Wallace is that the New York Jets have already picked him up off waivers, so he's not out of the league. But wait, there's more.

1:01The Panthers also added another linebacker, Tyrell Dodson, to their practice squad. Dodson was a surprising cut from the Miami Dauphins, where he was a full-time starter last season and put up some serious numbers, including a, career high 5-6. So, the Panthers are definitely shuffling their linebacker room, bringing in experience while letting go of a young talent. It's a classic example of how quickly things can change in the NFL, and we'll have to see how these moves play out for Carolina as the season gets. Closer, that's your NFL News Today update, AI powered and always on.