During 11 games in 2018, Torrey Smith only managed to haul in 17 catches and gain 190 yards with just two touchdowns. Even Still, the Panthers picked up his option for the 2019 season as he hopes to have a better year with Cam Newton at quarterback.
Something clearly changed after four preseason games, because on Sunday, the team announced they had released him from the roster.
The moves comes shortly after Carolina claimed a pair of wideouts off the waiver wire.