charlotte.com - 2/21/2008
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INDIANAPOLIS -- In their boldest move yet to re-shape their offense, the Carolina Panthers released starting running back DeShaun Foster late Thursday afternoon. The move cleared $4.75 million in salary-cap space, propelled DeAngelo Williams into the starting position -- at least temporarily -- and set the stage for the team to add another prominent back via free agency or the college draft. ...
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Panthers Release RB DeShaun Foster
JetsCentral —
According to Charles Chandler of the Charlotte Observer, the Carolina Panthers have just released RB DeShaun Foster.
Foster’s six-year career with the Panthers has been frequently interrupted by injuries. He played his first full season without missing a game last year, recording a career-high 247 carries but a career low 3.5-yard average.
Panthers Find No Takers; Cut Foster
Cat Scratch Reader —
... After shopping RB DeShaun Foster around the league the Panthers obviously could not find any takers so they cut him loose yesterday. ...
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Yahoo! Sports - NFL News 2/21/2008
Running back DeShaun Foster was released Thursday by the Carolina Panthers, who are overhauling their roster following a second straight season out of the playoffs. The move clears about $4.75 million in salary-cap space. Foster has never rushed for ...
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Bleacher Report - NFL 2/25/2008
The Carolina Panthers cut running back DeShaun Foster, saving the team $4.75 million under the salary cap and making way for former first-round pick DeAngelo Williams to take over as the starting running back.
The Carolina Panthers cut running back ...