charlotte.com - 2/22/2008
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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.
Foster, a ...
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DeShaun Foster Has Left the Building
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... Thus, Foster was released by the Panthers this afternoon, freeing up $4.75 million in salary cap space and promoting DeAngelo Williams to his rightful place as the Panthers' starting running back. It's a shame to see a loyal Panthers player go out this way -- especially after flashes of brilliance in 2003 and 2005 -- but alas, two subpar seasons in a row from Foster made cutting him the only real option. ...
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Charlotte Observer | 02/22/2008 | Panthers release DeShaun Foster
charlotte.com 2/21/2008 — 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 ...
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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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