Why releasing Efe Obada was a mistake by the Panthers

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The Carolina Panthers might have made a mistake by releasing defensive end Efe Obada.

The Carolina Panthers made the surprising move to waive Efe Obada to make room for their three waiver wire pickups. The popular defensive lineman might still come back to the team as a practice squad candidate. But it would be a huge surprise if another organization did not pick him up to boost their options upfront.

Obada’s story was an inspirational one that was hard not to get behind. The defensive end did not start playing football until later in life and the game has opened opportunities that he would never have experienced otherwise. New head coach Matt…