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Grade Carolina Panthers release DT Popo Aumavae
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Releasing an undrafted free agent is a routine roster adjustment with minimal impact. Panthers signed Aumavae as UDFA after 2024 draft but quickly determined he wasn't NFL-ready. The move signals Carolina's defensive line depth remains unsettled after losing Clowney. Fans saw this as expected pruning of marginal camp bodies during preseason cuts. Panthers will continue evaluating defensive tackles through training camp and practice squad acquisitions.
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