The Carolina Panthers started off Monday’s legal tampering period by parting ways with defensive lineman Morgan Fox. But, he won’t be alone.
As announced by the team less than an hour into the action, cornerback A.J. Bouye has been released. The move saves the Panthers $3.5 million in salary cap space as they continue to free up cash for a certain move or two.
Bouye was initially inked to a two-year, $7 million contract last offseason. He was set to earn a $2.18 million roster bonus for the 2022 campaign.
The ninth-year veteran played in 10 games this past season—recording 28 tackles, three pass deflections and a forced fumble. With the defense presenting quite a few young and talented players at the position, Bouye and his bonus became a bit dispensable—at least in the eyes of a particularly motivated front office.
Between the releases of Fox and Bouye this afternoon, Carolina has now gathered themselves approximately $6.5 million in new cap space.
