In somewhat of a surprise move, the Panthers announced on Tuesday that they have released outside linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson, Anthony Rizzuti of Panthers Wire reports  . The 25-year-old defender signed with Carolina as a free agent this offseason.

A former First-team All-SEC selection at Louisiana State University, Chaisson was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 20th overall pick of the 2020 NFL draft. But he would not live up to those first-round expectations in Duval, as he amassed just 5.0 sacks over four seasons for the Jaguars.

The Panthers seemed hopeful that Chaisson could reach his potential, especially in a year where the team has been searching for pass-rushing help. Head coach Dave Canales mentioned Chaisson just last week.

“Yeah, up for grabs still,” Canales stated of the No. 2 outside linebacker job. “This is a group of guys that’s worked really hard through camp and just gonna continue to see what DJ [Johnson], Eku [Leota], K’Lavon [Chaisson] can bring to us.”

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