Carolina Panthers Release Former UNC LB Andre Smith

Posted Aug 31, 2020
The Carolina Panthers released former UNC linebacker Andre Smith on Monday. Smith was projected to make the Panthers 53-man roster earlier this month, but with other guys stepping up, the opportunity for Smith began to shrink. This is still a bit of a surprise. In his first two years with the Panthers, Smith mainly saw playing time on special teams. (Sports Illustrated)

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