Panthers Release Veteran Defensive Tackle A'Shawn Robinson

The move creates cap space and signals a shift towards a younger defensive line.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 11:15pm

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The Carolina Panthers have released veteran defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson after two seasons with the team. Robinson, a former second-round pick, had a career-high 5.5 sacks in 2024 while filling in for the injured Derrick Brown. However, with Brown's return and the addition of other defensive line talent, the Panthers have decided to part ways with the 30-year-old Robinson.

Why it matters

This move allows the Panthers to get younger on the defensive line and create some much-needed salary cap space. Robinson was a valuable contributor, but the team now has more depth and flexibility up front with the return of Derrick Brown and the additions of Tershawn Wharton, Bobby Brown III, and fifth-round rookie Cam Jackson.

The details

A'Shawn Robinson spent the last two seasons with the Panthers, starting 32 games and recording 145 tackles and 8.0 sacks. In 2024, when Derrick Brown was injured and missed 16 games, Robinson stepped up with a career-high 80 tackles and 5.5 sacks. However, with Brown back and the team adding more defensive line talent in free agency and the draft, the Panthers have decided to part ways with the 30-year-old Robinson.

  • The Panthers released A'Shawn Robinson on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
  • Robinson spent the last two seasons with the Panthers, from 2024 to 2025.

The players

A'Shawn Robinson

A 30-year-old veteran defensive tackle who spent the last two seasons with the Carolina Panthers.

Derrick Brown

A Panthers defensive tackle who missed 16 games in 2024 due to injury, leading to a career year for A'Shawn Robinson.

Tershawn Wharton

A defensive lineman acquired by the Panthers in free agency.

Bobby Brown III

A defensive lineman acquired by the Panthers in free agency.

Cam Jackson

A fifth-round rookie defensive lineman drafted by the Panthers.

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What’s next

The Panthers will look to fill the void left by Robinson's departure through their newly acquired defensive line talent and the continued development of their young players.

The takeaway

This move signals the Panthers' commitment to getting younger and more flexible on the defensive line, as they look to build on their success and make a push for the playoffs in the upcoming season.