Panthers Cut Wallace, Jets Snap Him Up | Carolina Panthers News

The Panthers waived linebacker Trevin Wallace, who’s now headed to the Jets — a move that stirs questions about roster priorities. Despite being a solid second-round pick with 25 games under his belt and showing resilience after shoulder surgery, Wallace was cut as the team brought in veteran Bobby Okereke to bolster their linebacker corps. With Okereke locking down a starting role next to Devin Lloyd, Wallace’s future looked bleak — especially since Carolina already had depth issues at linebacker. While the team cites lack of a starting spot and run defense concerns, the bigger picture reveals a roster built with positional imbalance. Wallace, still just 23, could be a valuable backup for New York. The real test? How Okereke performs and whether the linebackers stay healthy — starting September 13 against the Bears. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/21518fe2e0c0d48c