Panthers cut James Anderson

[BelgianPantherFan]

Wow, didn't see this one coming. Hope Beason will be at full health next season.

[carolina-chuck]

Makes sense, he wasn't all that great and cost a lot of money while we have good backups already.

Yup, Im not surprised by this move at all. Hes nothing but someone who racks up a bunch of tackles after 4-5 yards gainer. Hes no Will Witherspoon or Thomas Davis.

[teeray]

Probably a good move. James Anderson is a smidge overrated by some of our fans. Hate to see him go though

[teeray]

Anyone know how much cap money this frees up?

[carolina-chuck]

Can we now talk Jarvis Jones at 14 if hes still on the board?

[Kurb]

Can we now talk Jarvis Jones at 14 if hes still on the board?

No

[Kurb]

Anyone know how much cap money this frees up?

I can't find his contract details anywhere.

His Bonus was 4 million. So whatever is left of that will be accelerated.

[thunderraiden]

According to Schefter on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/...491117126393856

[carp24000]

According to Spotrac, his cap hit was $4.2 million.

[SuperMan]

This does not make LB a need, he was the 4th best LB on the team.

Makes me think we are targeting a free agent...

[UNCrules2187]

Can we now talk Jarvis Jones at 14 if hes still on the board?

Another fuging LB in the first round?

[firstdayfan]

I hate to see Anderson go bc he is a solid player but I like that Gettleman is setting the tone for this team. Average outside linebackers aren't going to be paid like great ones. He's talked about setting a standard for what each position will be paid...and he's backing that up. Hurney paid "core" guys tons of money no matter what position they played.

[C47]

Good decision, frees up some money and doesn't have a place since cutting/trading Beason isn't realistic with his bonus....

[PantherPhann89]

With Beason and Davis, I'm not sure that I agree with this...