The Carolina Panthers have continued an interesting trend.
On Monday, the team announced that they have parted ways with outside linebacker Charles Harris. The former first-round pick of the Miami Dolphins was waived to make room for the addition of cornerback Akayleb Evans, who was officially claimed off the wire by Carolina this afternoon.
Harris departs after having appeared in nine games. He totaled 29 combined tackles and 3.0 sacks, which is currently tied for the team lead alongside defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson.
So, yeah, the Panthers just got rid of their sack leader. And this decision would be kinda shocking . . . if they hadn’t done it twice before.
Today’s departure of Harris now marks the third different time that Carolina has sent off their sack leader in 2024. (Yup, that’s a real fact.)
They began by waiving second-year outside linebacker Eku Leota on Sept. 17. To that point, Leota’s 1.0 sack was a team-best through two weeks of play.
Then, on Oct. 8, they’d waive defensive lineman Jayden Peevy—who was pacing the unit with 1.5 sacks through five games.
Granted, Leota and Peevy aren’t exactly huge names. And while Harris is a bit more known, his role had lessened with the return of fellow ‘backer D.J. Wonnum.
Nonetheless, the bit goes on.
(Stay on your toes, A’Shawn.)
