Let him be forever known as Panthers legend Trumaine Johnson. The former Jets and Rams cornerback didn’t last long in Carolina. Johnson has been released from the team’s practice squad, according to a report by Joe Person at the Athletic.
Johnson was signed six days ago along with kicker Kai Forbath, who got waived on Monday to make room for offensive lineman Aaron Monteiro. Forbath is back on the practice squad now, taking Johnson’s place. This is just the latest in what’s become a revolving door of moves involving the cornerbacks at the bottom of the roster and the practice squad.
Late in the offseason, the team signed former Saints cornerback Eli Apple, but he started the season on injured reserve. Apple can return to the active roster as early as next week, though. That may be the reason the Panthers felt they could afford to cut Johnson.
The team also picked up former Eagles corner Rasul Douglas off waivers just before the games began. Douglas has already worked his way into the starting lineup opposite Donte Jackson. It will be interesting to see if that continues once Apple is reactivated.
If the Panthers aren’t don’t searching for more depth at this spot, they could consider bringing back Ross Cockrell. He was signed to the Buccaneers practice squad a few days ago and is unprotected.
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