The timing of this move is somewhat interesting, as Joe Person of The Athletic notes that the move comes a few hours after Apple told the coaches he couldn’t practice on his injured hamstring.
The Panthers have released CB Eli Apple, a few hours after he left practice early after telling coaches he couldn't go on his injured hamstring today.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) October 27, 2020
Apple has been a recurring name on the injury report this season. He missed parts of camp and was placed on injured reserve with foot, ankle, and hamstring injuries.