Panthers cut Andre Smith

Teams are beginning to get their rosters down to 53 players, and one of those players is Carolina Panthers linebacker Andre Smith​. 

The #Panthers have released LB Andre Smith, source said, a former 2018 draft pick. He’s become a special teams core player in Carolina, and likely catches on in that role elsewhere.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 31, 2020

As mentioned above, Smith is mostly a special-teams player, which unfortunately doesn't always equate to job security. 

Smith will likely catch on somewhere else, and quickly, as more waves of cuts should be announced over the next week.

Update: Panthers trade Andre Smith to Bills

Just to keep us on our toes, instead of cutting him, the Panthers are now trading Smith to the Buffalo Bills​. 

It’s for a conditional 7th round pick in 2023. https://t.co/xUZhp4NfQJ

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 31, 2020