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REPORT: Panthers will release Russell Shepard

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The Panthers have revamped their wide receiver position throughout the offseason with several acquisitions.

On Monday the makeover continued with a departure.

Russell Shepard has asked for his release after refusing to take a pay cut, two league sources told the Observer. Shepard will become a free agent when the transaction becomes official Monday afternoon.

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Just now, uncfan888 said:

I like that this dude has such a big head that he refused a pay cut and asked to be released. Sounds a lot better than being cut because you are overpaid and aren't very good

Just solid decision on his part. He can land on a roster that he can stick on for the year. If he took a pay cut here he would still not likely make it and have nothing.

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David NewtonESPN Staff Writer 

The release of Panthers wide receiver Russell Shepard should be official by the end of the NFL business day. Shepard wouldn't take a pay cut the Panthers asked for and asked for the release. This will clear about $2.1 million in cap space. Shepard wrote on his Instagram page ‘'It was fun while it lasted.'' Next move is free agency.

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