Panthers cut veterans Charles Johnson, Kurt Coleman Published: Feb 26, 2018 at 06:10 AM Blank Jersey Around The NFL Podcast Co-Host is suddenly looking for work. The have released the veteran safety the team announced Monday. The move $2.65 million in cap space, with the rest of Coleman's $5.25 million hit absorbed in dead cash. The also parted ways with longtime defensive end . Drafted in 2007 out of Georgia, Johnson Jesse Winker Jersey ranks second all-time in franchise history in sacks and forced fumbles behind . Johnson saw a diminished role on defense in 2017 and was a healthy scratch for the ' playoff game against the . Set to turn 30 in July, Coleman started 12 games for Carolina last year in his third season with the franchise. Finishing as the 82nd-ranked player at his position, per Pro Football Focus, Coleman's exit Yasiel Puig Jersey will allow the to pursue a younger option at safety. It's fair to wonder if coach Sean McDermott, Carolina's old defensive coordinator, would make a play for Coleman's services. The veteran also played in Kansas City under ex- general manager John Dorsey. Now in Cleveland, Dorsey could snatch up the backstop to help a defense sorely in need of safety depth. Another potential landing spot? How about the if coach Pete Carroll wants to find an affordable safety net in the case can't return from a lingering Dave Concepcion Jersey neck i sue. With the league year just weeks away, look for clubs acro s the NFL to clear cap space by shedding weather-worn veteran help. Coleman and Johnson know the feeling. A post shared by (@k4cole20) on Feb 27, 2018 at 9:50am PST This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report Sonny Gray Jersey an i sue.