CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers let contracts expire with nine players as free agency opens in the NFL.
The Panthers resigned defensive tackles Colin Cole and Dwan Edwards, quarterback Joe Webb and guard Chris Scott.
The following players are now unrestricted free agents:
Defensive End Greg Hardy
Tight End Ed Dickson
Linebacker Chase Blackburn
Cornerback James Dockery
Center Kevin Matthews
Guard Fernando Velasco
Offensive Tackle Garry Williams
Offensive Tackle Byron Bell
Offensive Tackle Kevin Hughes
