It’s been roughly one full year since word started to surface that running back DeAngelo Williams would eventually be released by the Carolina Panthers. That ultimately happened after the start of the 2015 league year and Williams quickly signed a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Monday morning, Williams shared the lettter he received last year from the Panthers that officially notified him that his contract was being terminated along with the reason which I have transcribed below.
“In the judgement of the Club, your skill or performance has been unsatisfactory as compared with that of other players competing for position’s on the Club’s roster.