K'Lavon Chaisson. Peter van den Berg-Imagn Images

Panthers cut former first-round pick

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Sep 4, 2024 8:39 AM ET

The Carolina Panthers have moved on from a former first-round draft pick ahead of Week 1.

Veteran linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson was cut by the Panthers on Tuesday. As Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer noted, Chaisson’s full $1.12 million base salary would have become guaranteed if he remained on Carolina’s roster in Week 1. The 25-year-old had not done enough to stand out during camp, though he could eventually be re-signed.

Re: K’Lavon Chaisson’s #Panthers release:

A couple of things from a cap perspective:
– If he was on the 53 during Week 1 weekend, his entire base $1.12m salary would have been guaranteed as term pay because he’s a vested vet
– Panthers save $2m on the cap with a $500k dead money…

— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) September 3, 2024

The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted Chaisson with the 20th overall pick in 2020. He had 73 total tackles and five sacks in 57 games during his four seasons with the Jaguars. Chaisson then signed with the Panthers in March.

Chaisson had two sacks, four tackles for loss and eight quarterback hits while playing in all 17 games last season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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