The Carolina Panthers made a handful of adjustments a day ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Washington Commanders .
As first reported by NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport yesterday afternoon, the team has released cornerback Troy Hill . The 10th-year veteran has spent the last two seasons as a member of the Panthers.
After splitting his previous eight campaigns between the Cincinnati Bengals , Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland Browns , Hill initially signed with Carolina in August of 2023. He'd go on to appear in 16 games that year—totaling 48 combined tackles, an interception (and subsequent return for a touchdown), a forced fumble and six passes defensed.
Hill re-signed with the Panthers on a one-year deal this past spring. The 33-year-old played in all six games this season.
Along with Hill's departure, Carolina also waived rookie center Andrew Raym .
Those two spots on the active roster will be filled by defensive lineman T.J. Smith and cornerback Dane Jackson , who has yet to make his team debut after signing a two-year, $8.5 million contract this offseason. Jackson, while continuing to recover from a hamstring injury, was designated to return to practice on Oct. 2.
They'll be joined by outside linebacker Shaq Lawson and inside linebacker Shaquille Quarterman , who have been elevated from the practice squad for tomorrow's contest.
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This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: Panthers announce 6 moves on Saturday
