The Carolina Panthers are releasing linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported Wednesday afternoon, per sources. Prior to the news, general manager Dan Morgan was notably "noncommittal" about Clowney's future with the team while answering questions at the 2025 NFL draft,

As announced on Thursday evening, six of the team's eight selections are now under contract. The signees are as follows: Today's work leaves behind just two unsigned draftees—Texas A&M pass rusher Nic Scourton (51st overall pick) and University of Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (114th overall pick).

The Panthers released Clowney early Thursday morning, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The former All-Pro tied veteran A'Shawn Robinson for the team lead in sacks in 2024. However, in its first season without star pass-rusher Brian Burns since 2018, Carolina managed just 32 sacks as a team, the third-fewest in the league.