Panthers waive guard Chandler Zavala in surprising second-wave cut
The Panthers waived guard Chandler Zavala in an unexpected cutdown move, per Tom Pelissero. Zavala has appeared in 34 games with 14 starts over three seasons. Zavala's release comes after eight offensive-line trades were comple…
The Panthers waived guard Chandler Zavala in an unexpected cutdown move, per Tom Pelissero. Zavala has appeared in 34 games with 14 starts over three seasons.
Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero): A surprise: The Panthers waived guard Chandler Zavala, per source. Zavala has played in 34 games (14 starts) over three seasons. After eight O-line trades across the NFL over the weekend, another name is now available in the second wave of cuts.
Zavala's release comes after eight offensive-line trades were completed across the NFL over the weekend, leaving more interior linemen available than usual on the waiver wire. The Panthers opted not to keep him on the 53-man roster, adding another name to the second-wave cut list.
Teams with offensive-line needs will likely monitor the waiver wire Monday and Tuesday, and Zavala's experience makes him a candidate for a quick claim if he clears.