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Panthers announce first wave of 2019 roster cuts

Aug 30, 2019 at 04:08 PM

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Max Henson

CHARLOTTE -- The process of finalizing the 53-man roster has begun. The Panthers have trimmed the roster by 24 in advance of Saturday's 4 p.m. deadline.

Cornerback Corn Elder, a fifth-round pick in 2017 who was battling for the nickel role, is among the cuts. So too is veteran running back Cameron Artis-Payne, a fifth-round pick in 2015, and quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who started last season as Cam Newton's backup.

"It's very difficult. I've been on both sides of it. But it's all part of the game. You try to give the young men some advice as they go forward," head coach Ron Rivera said at the annual kickoff luncheon event Friday. "It's tough. This day is never a good day for me."

Below is the complete list of cuts so far. The Panthers have to make 13 more subtractions before tomorrow's deadline.

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TERMINATED VESTED VETERANS

RB Cameron Artis-Payne
QB Taylor Heinicke
CB Lorenzo Doss
WR Aldrick Robinson
LS Andew DePaola

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WAIVED

LB Brandon Bell
G Tyler Catalina
C Parker Collins
CB Corn Elder
DT Woodrow Hamilton
G Taylor Hearn
TE Cole Hunt
WR Damion Jeanpiere
WR Andre Levrone
WR Jaydon Mickens
CB Ryan Pulley
WR Rashad Ross
TE Jason Vander Laan
LB Antwione Williams
C John Yarbrough

WAIVED INJURED

G Kofi Amichia
S Damian Parms

INJURED RESERVE

K Graham Gano
G Kitt O'Brien

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