Charlotte, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have released cornerback Robert McClain, the team announced Friday morning.
McClain appeared in all three postseason games last season for Carolina and started at cornerback in the team's loss to Denver in Super Bowl 50.
Gods going to bless me with another opportunity. Never going to quit or back down towards adversity. This I just another obstacle.
— Robert McClain (@bobbymac36) December 9, 2016
The Panthers’ 2010 seventh-round draft pick split time this season at nickel with Leonard Johnson.
McClain started six games this season for Carolina, tallying 33 tackles and one pass defended.