The Carolina Panthers announced the release of 12 players on Monday through a series of Tweets from the team's official accounts. The cuts included veteran kicker Olindo Mare as well as former University of South Carolina star Eric Norwood:
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— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 27, 2012#Panthers have released K Olindo Mare and P Nick Harris.
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— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 27, 2012#Panthers have waived DE Eric Norwood, RB Lyndon Rowells, TE Greg Smith, RB Josh Vaughan and WR Rico Wallace.
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— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) August 27, 2012#Panthers have waived WR Darvin Adams, G Roger Allen, WR Michael Avila, WR Brenton Bersin and G Will Blackwell.
Wallace and Adams were both undrafted, while Norwood was a fourth-round pick in the 2010 Draft that didn't pan out as the team transitioned to a 3-4 and moved the former linebacker to defensive end. According to Cat Scratch Reader, Rowells' dismissal means that the Panthers plan on making rookie Tauren Poole their third option at running back.
Mare was signed to a $12 million deal last season but missed two crucial field goals in the fourth quarter of two eventual Panther losses. Throughout camp he trailed former CFL kicker Justin Medlock, which ultimately sealed his fate.
For more on the Carolina Panthers, be sure to check out SB Nation's Panthers blog Cat Scratch Reader.
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