Panthers cut former 1st-round pick
Nov 10, 2019; Green Bay, WI, USA; A Carolina Panthers helmet sits on the field during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
The Carolina Panthers have moved on from a former first-round draft pick ahead of Week 1.
Veteran linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson was cut by the Panthers on Tuesday. As Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer noted, Chaisson’s full $1.12 million base salary would have become guaranteed if he remained on Carolina’s roster in Week 1. The 25-year-old had not done enough to stand out during camp, though he could eventually be re-signed.
Re: K’Lavon Chaisson’s #Panthers release:
A couple of things from a cap perspective:
– If he was on the 53 during Week 1 weekend, his entire base $1.12m salary would have been guaranteed as term pay because he’s a vested vet
– Panthers save $2m on the cap with a $500k dead money…— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) September 3, 2024
The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted Chaisson with the 20th overall pick in 2020. He had 73 total tackles and 5 sacks in 57 games during his four seasons with the Jaguars. Chaisson then signed with the Panthers in March.
Chaisson had 2 sacks, 4 tackles for loss and 8 quarterback hits while playing in all 17 games last season.
