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Panthers waive outside linebacker on Friday

May 09, 2025 at 03:07 PM

CHARLOTTE — The Panthers waived second-year outside linebacker Kenny Dyson on Friday. The move comes amidst rookie minicamp and an influx of new names to the roster.

Dyson, a Bryant alum, first joined the club last offseason as an undrafted free agent. He was cut during final roster cuts, signed to the practice squad, and then elevated to the active roster ahead of Week 12. He appeared in two games last season, recording two tackles.

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The Panthers also moved on from outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney on Thursday. Rookies Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen arrived this week for rookie minicamp. They join a group that includes D.J. Wonnum, who was brought in during free agency last season, and Patrick Jones II, signed in free agency this spring.

Asked on Friday about moving on from Clowney, coach Dave Canales referenced the two rookie edge rushers and their opportunity.

"I really appreciate JD," Canales said. "I mean, certainly when you watch the 2024 film, you know, a guy that just gave us everything that he had on the field and so we really appreciate that. And there was a lot of things from a general cap standpoint and things going forward, and about opportunity.

"We're developmentally minded and we understand—we bring two outside linebackers, two edge rushers in, and all those reps are valuable, you know. We felt like this is a time to just make sure that those guys are getting the volume of the reps and the learning that's going on."

The Carolina Panthers take part in Voluntary Workouts on Wednesday, May. 7, 2025 in Charlotte, NC.

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