Carolina Panthers to release starting defensive lineman

by: Brian Jones 1 hour ago brianjones_93

The Carolina Panthers are releasing nose tackle Shy Tuttle , according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Tuttle has been with the Panthers for the last two seasons.

In 2024, Shy Tuttle played in 15 games with 15 starts and registered 46 tackles, three passes defended and two fumble recoveries. In 2023, the former Tennessee star tallied 43 tackles, one tackle for loss, half a sack and five passes defended in 17 games with 17 starts.

Tuttle signed a three-year contract with the Panthers in March 2023. The 29-year-old spent his first four seasons with the New Orleans Saints, signing with the team as an undrafted free agent in 2019. During his time in New Orleans, Tuttle recorded 143 tackles, four sacks, 14 passes defended and one interception in 63 games with 33 starts.

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