Panthers release DE Johnson, DT Edwards, re-sign OL Scott (Yahoo Sports)

Charles Johnson's nine-year run with the Carolina Panthers is over. Carolina also released 34-year-old defensive tackle Dwan Edwards, a move that opens up an additional $1.6 million in cap space, and backup offensive tackle Nate Chandler. Johnson started nine games for the Panthers in 2015, but struggled with hamstring injuries and missed seven games while on short-term injured reserve.