Getty ImagesThe Carolina Panthers announced Tuesday that they have released guard Travelle Wharton and re-signed guard Geoff Hangartner on Tuesday.
Per Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer, releasing Wharton frees up more than $3.8 million in salary cap space. He was due a $5.7 million base salary and $7.6 million cap figure in 2012. (Wharton’s picture is in the upper right.)
Hangartner received a three-year deal, per Person. It’s is expected to be worth much less than Wharton’s now-terminated contract.
“It was an extremely difficult decision on Travelle,” said G.M. Marty Hurney.
Wharton is 31 years old, but he will generate some interest in free agency.
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Wharton was a dependable guard and tackle for many years…some team will be lucky to get him for the right price.
Pretty surprising, but the extra space is cap space is nice. Wonder if they just might be looking at DeCastro after a trade down?
Travelle is a solid player, and will help out any team he signs with. Wish you the best man.
Great player, great person. Best of luck Travelle
Jeff Otah needs the boot.
Let’s get this guy!
Best of luck, Travelle. Thanks for the service in Charlotte!