Source: Carolina Panthers to release starting safety Tre Boston

The Carolina Panthers have informed starting safety Tre Boston on Friday that they are releasing him, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Boston, 28, was third on the Panthers with 95 tackles last season. He also had an interception, a sack and two fumble recoveries.

Boston has played seven seasons with the Panthers, Chargers and Cardinals, recording 429 tackles with 15 interceptions.