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Panthers Release Safety Thomas DeCoud

Jeremy Igo

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The Carolina Panthers have released Thomas DeCoud after one season. Brought in as a free agent from Atlanta in 2014, DeCoud often struggled in coverage. He was eventually replaced by rookie Tre Boston who performed at a much higher level than DeCoud. 

 

DeCoud was the play caller in some Special Teams situations, which may have influenced his release as well. Special Teams Coordinator Richard Rodgers was demoted to an assistant secondary coach after a dismal Special Teams year. 

 

The Panthers are likely to add a veteran Safety or spend an early to mid round selection on a Safety this season. 

 

 

DeCoud was very fan friendly, often seen signing autographs for fans at away games as he entered and exited the tunnels for warm ups. He was also regarded very highly in the locker room for his likable demeanor. 

 

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Really wish we would cut Harper or just play him as an OLB on passing downs he's to slow to play safety. Anyone know if we save any cap by releasing him?

I highly doubt they cut him.  He's done to well keeping our young guys in the right position, and helping them develop.  Also, his play down the stretch was pretty damn good.

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