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Carolina Panthers waive former Georgia WR

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The Carolina Panthers have waived veteran NFL wide receiver Javon Wims. Wims can sign with another team’s roster or practice squad following his release. Carolina is releasing Wims despite having a few injuries at the wide receiver position.

Javon Wims, a former Georgia Bulldog, has 28 career catches for 266 yards in his NFL career.

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Wims appeared in one game with the Arizona Cardinals in 2022. He will look to carve out a role with another NFL team.

Wims most notably played for the Chicago Bears from 2018-2020. However, the Bears waived Wims in 2021. The Chicago Bears drafted Javon Wims in seventh round of the 2018 NFL draft.

Javon Wims played at Georgia from 2016-2017. He recorded 45 catches for 720 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in 2017.

The Panthers added Wims in early training camp. Carolina announced a series of roster moves via the team’s website.

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