Amidst the aftermath from the bombshell news of quarterback Bryce Young’s demotion, the Carolina Panthers still kept it moving on Tuesday.
The team announced a new wave of roster moves this afternoon, headlined by the departure of outside linebacker Eku Leota. As first reported by NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero earlier in the day, the Panthers have waived the second-year defender—who made his first career start in this past Sunday’s 26-3 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Leota, an undrafted signee from the spring of 2023, has spent the last two years with the organization. He’s played in 10 games for the Panthers, totaling eight tackles (three for a loss) and a sack.
Carolina also turned their attention to the tight end room, signing practice member Feleipe Franks to the active roster and releasing 32-year-old veteran Jordan Matthews. Franks and Matthews both appeared in the Panthers’ first two outings of the 2024 campaign.
