The Panthers officially waived offensive tackle Albert Reese on Tuesday, a move that shakes up their offensive line depth. Reese, an undrafted free agent from Mississippi State, actually carved out a spot on the initial 53-player roster to start the season. Talk about an uphill battle for a rookie to make that happen!
From 53-Man Roster to Waived: A Quick Turnaround
Despite making the big club right out of training camp, Reese hasn’t seen the field this season. He’s been inactive for every single game so far. This isn’t exactly a shocker for an undrafted rookie offensive lineman, but it still stings to get cut after making the initial roster. The team had a crowded offensive line room, with 11 linemen on the active roster. That’s a lot of big bodies, and someone had to go to manage that depth.
Taylor Moton’s Impact and What’s Next
The big reason for Reese becoming “expendable” was the return of Taylor Moton. When a veteran of Moton’s caliber is back in the mix, roster spots get tight, fast. The Panthers haven’t made any other corresponding moves yet, so their roster now sits at 52 players. Reese could totally find his way back to the practice squad, though, if he clears waivers. That’s the hope for guys in his shoes, a chance to keep developing within the system.
We’ll be watching to see if Reese clears waivers. For him, it’s all about finding that next opportunity, whether it’s back with the Panthers on the practice squad or with another squad looking for some depth.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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