The Carolina Panthers have commenced the process of cutting their roster from 90 players to 75 by collecting playbooks from 11 players.
The biggest name belongs to receiver Stephen Hill, a supposed can’t-miss size-and-speed receiving prospect who was picked in the second round by the Jets in 2012. He becomes a free agent immediately.
Hill tore an ACL last August and spent all of the year on injured reserve. He had two catches for 18 yards in three preseason appearances in 2016.
Also cut was recently-signed veteran tackle Willie Smith, who also becomes a free agent. The rest of the cuts will pass through waivers. They are: linebacker Jared Barber; receiver Avius Capers; tight end Braxton Deaver; center Dismukes Reese; defensive tackle Ray Drew; tackle David Foucault; defensive end Tom Lally; center Matt Masifilo; and receiver Miles Shuler.
All rosters must be at 75 by 4:00 p.m. ET Tuesday. Four days later, all teams must drop to 53.