Perryman: maybe we just cut him?

[saX man]

I mean, he's still not ready.  He's not counting a ton towards the cap, maybe we drop the experiment before it starts.  We have Reddick, Shaq, Carter, Luuvu in the LB room anyways.  May do better getting a final cut from another team at MLB to backup Carter.  

https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2021/08/17/panthers-preseason-injury-updates-lb-denzel-perryman/

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Perryman, who has missed prolonged periods of time over his now seven-year career with a history of knee and ankle injuries, is still nursing his way back from what the team is describing as a lower-body injury. Head coach Matt Rhule has already ruled out the possibility of a return to practice for the inside backer this week.

“I don’t think Denzel will be ready,” Rhule stated on Monday when asked of Perryman’s status. “I have not yet seen him. All indications are that he’s not ready yet.”

 

[Panthera onca]

If we can find an upgrade, sure. But with how thin and lacking in talent we are at the LB position, it would be a risk.

[kungfoodude]

I honestly figured this was just inevitable. Maybe he doesn't get cut this round but I can't understand the logic to keeping a guy that hasn't played or practiced basically this entire camp.

Plus....I mean the vaccine thing makes it easier from a team standpoint.

[kungfoodude]

1 minute ago, Panthera onca said:

If we can find an upgrade, sure. But with how thin and lacking in talent we are at the LB position, it would be a risk.

I think Bynes was that guy.

[saX man]

2 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

I honestly figured this was just inevitable. Maybe he doesn't get cut this round but I can't understand the logic to keeping a guy that hasn't played or practiced basically this entire camp.

Plus....I mean the vaccine thing makes it easier from a team standpoint.

Yeah, he's done himself no favors.  He's been as close to invisible as he can be.  I can very well see him being a cut when we draw down to 53 (or put on IR)

[Khyber53]

The answer might be on the roster. Might be.

But yeah, Perryman might need to sit this one out.

[saX man]

Rhule stating "I have not seen him" is pretty telling IMO.  I think he's out before he's even made it in at this point.

[kungfoodude]

1 minute ago, saX man said:

Yeah, he's done himself no favors.  He's been as close to invisible as he can be.  I can very well see him being a cut when we draw down to 53 (or put on IR)

I would just plain cut him at the 53. He isn't worth keeping around if he can't get healthy. It's been his reputation already.

[kungfoodude]

1 minute ago, saX man said:

Rhule stating "I have not seen him" is pretty telling IMO.  I think he's out before he's even made it in at this point.

Yeah, that is the writing on the wall.

[hepcat]

I don’t think the team is planning on keeping him 

[Cdparr7]

Cut him and pick up a guy with some experience to play behind Carter.

[davos]

Yep, he gone IMO

[Pejorative Miscreant]

28 minutes ago, Cdparr7 said:

Cut him and pick up a guy with some experience to play behind Carter.

If we can find a good alternative yes I agree.  Maybe not this cutdown period but I think it will come in the next

[Moo Daeng]

I was somewhat interested in him but coupling his other issue with injuries just cut him.