Edge on Demand: Panthers Releasing Williams?

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Β DeAngelo Williams: star running back for the Carolina Panthers, the franchise’s all-time leading rusher with 6,846 yards and 53 career touchdowns. Β Now, after nine years, it looks like that’s all about to change.

The buzz is that running back DeAngelo Williams is being released by the team. Β Speaking to the local media, Williams said he was informed of the decision during a meeting last week with head coach Ron Rivera and GM Dave Gettleman. Β Earlier, Williams tweeted, “9 years is a long time. it’s been a great run…” Β Still, a team spokesperson tells WCCB Charlotte that DeAngelo has not yet been released.

This hits some fans the same way another release of a popular power-player did.  When Steve Smith was let go last year, some people were predicting the team would fall apart. Β Letting our most consistent receiver go just didn’t make sense. Β But it was a rebuilding step, and the team went on to win the NFC South.

So can you imagine the Carolina Panthers without DeAngelo?

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