Carolina Panthers waive Tre Boston and four others

Posted May 2, 2017
Safety Tre Boston, the Carolina Panthers’ fourth-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, has been waived. Carolina also waived fullback Devon Johnson, cornerback Lou Young and offensive tackles Jack Rodgers and Jordan Rigsbee. Boston made a career-high 10 starts last season, posting 50 tackles, two interceptions, six passes defensed and two sacks. (Carolina Panthers)

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