Panthers Release Safety Thomas DeCoud

[Jeremy Igo]

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. 

 

[Soul Rebel]

Crazy, because I thought he was the much better signing last offseason when he and Harper were inked. Not that Harper was mindblowing, but he will be a great mentor and locker room guy from here on out.  DeCoud was a dumpster fire.

[Frank Hollywood]

We gained 2 million in cap space from this btw.

[Mr. Scot]

Guess that WFNZ gig is up.

I swear whoever takes a job calling that station weekly is doomed. Beason, Godfrey, now DeCoud.

[Lemory]

I was on his bandwagon when we signed him but damn was I wrong. Good move to free up some $.

[KSpan]

Not surprised. Wish him luck, but he didn't rebound.

[Nate Dogg]

Surely safety is high on our draft board now.

 

Tackle

Safety

Corner

Receiver

DE

OLB

DT

 

Hopefully all of these are addressed in the off season.

[Gallagher]

Seemed like a nice guy, for a former Falcon. Too bad he played like garbage.

 

2M in cap space and a roster spot for more Gettleman draft picks sounds good to me.

[PantherPhann89]

Is Harper still on the roster?

[Nick_81]

As far as being likable, he absolutely was.  I had a couple of conversations with him, and he's an awesome guy.  Really hard not to like DeCoud, the person.

[Mr Mojo Risin]

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?

[Nick_81]

Is Harper still on the roster?

He'll likely be here until his contract is up.

[Nick_81]

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.

[DeeJay]

Wish him the best, He just didn't fit carolina's scheme