The Panthers have revamped their wide receiver position throughout the offseason with several acquisitions.
On Monday the makeover continued with a departure.
Russell Shepard has asked for his release after refusing to take a pay cut, two league sources told the Observer. Shepard will become a free agent when the transaction becomes official Monday afternoon.
The move will save the Panthers a little more than $2.1 million against the salary cap.
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