Beason pleased with team chemistry

CHARLOTTE -- The Carolina Panthers trimmed their roster by five players Monday, one day ahead of the NFL's mandatory cut down day, where all rosters must stand at 75.

The Panthers said goodbye to cornerback Curtis Deloatch, defensive end Casper Brinkley, tight end Chris Conklin and quarterback Lester Ricard. The fifth cut was receiver Jason Carter, who had been having a huge camp for the team but suffered a torn ACL during the fourth quarter of Saturday night's 47-3 win against Washington.

The Panthers placed him on injured reserve, effectively ending his season. Carter was trying to lock up a receiver spot or perhaps a kick returning job.

Defensively, the Panthers were quite good as well Saturday, recording five sacks. The unit had 23 all of last season, worst in the NFL.

Julius Peppers has looked more and more like his old self, the linebackers have been better than average, and the secondary was hardly noticed against the Redskins, thanks to the front 7.

Jon Beason says he was pleased with the play of the entire unit.

“I’m just happy it was a group effort, you know, offense, defense, special teams, everybody just went out and played hard and did their jobs, executed, and just had fun,” the second-year linebacker said.

The Panthers close out the preseason Thursday against Pittsburgh and begin the regular season on Sept. 7 in San Diego.

(news14.com)