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Panthers make roster moves, release Jadeveon Clowney

May 08, 2025 at 12:54 PM

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CHARLOTTE — The Panthers made a series of roster moves on Thursday, including releasing veteran outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney.

The 32-year-old Clowney tied for the team high here with 5.5 sacks last season. He was acquired last March, giving the Rock Hill, S.C. native and former No. 1 overall pick a chance to play for his hometown team.

The Panthers acquired 26-year-old former Vikings outside linebacker Patrick Jones II during their early sprint through free agency. He had 7.0 sacks last year for the Vikings.

During the draft, they traded up to take Nic Scourton in the second round and Princely Umanmielen in the third, giving them a pair of young options at the position. Scourton doesn't turn 21 until the preseason, and Umanmielen just turned 23.

The Panthers still have a number of options at the position, including D.J. Wonnum and DJ Johnson, along with Amaré Barno, Kenny Dyson, Thomas Incoom, and former first-rounder Boogie Basham.

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Clowney was one of several transactions the Panthers made on Thursday. The club also placed Jonathon Brooks on the physically unable to perform list. The running back tore his ACL during Week 14 last season. By placing the second year back on PUP now, he will be out for the 2025 season. The move allows him time to get healthy after his second such tear in as many years.

Carolina Panthers Voluntary Workouts are held on Monday, Apr. 21, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

Basketball to tight end convert Colin Granger was waived with an injury settlement. The club also made the following moves:

Waived (injured prior to 53) defensive tackle Popo Aumavae, released tight end Jordan Matthews and receiver Dax Milne, and waived receiver T.J. Luther, offensive lineman Andrew Raym and defensive tackle Jerrod Clark.

The roster currently sits at 62 players. The releases come ahead of rookie minicamp, the arrival of eight drafted rookies and a slew of undrafted rookie free agents who will all have to be signed.

Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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Carolina Panthers Volunteer Workouts are held on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, NC.

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