25 Eric Reid SS

The Panthers are releasing Reid on Wednesday, Jeff Darlington of ESPN reports.

It's a surprise cut after Reid notched 130 tackles and four sacks in 2019, the first season of a three-year, $22 million contract. Granted, the tackle numbers were inflated by Carolina's ineptitude defending the run, and Reid drew brutal marks from Pro Football Focus for his work in pass coverage -- a 36.1 grade to be exact. The longer track record is solid but unspectacular, so Reid should have another shot at a starting job soon enough.

Reid, who made 11 tackles in Sunday's 42-10 loss to the Saints, finishes up the 2019 season with 130 stops (97 solo), four sacks, two fumble recoveries and one fumble forced in 16 games played.

Reid joined the Panthers early last season but took his production to a whole other level in his first full campaign with the team. Compared to his previous career high of 77 tackles, Reid's 130 this season smashed that haul, ranking 12th league-wide and second among safeties. Reid's four sacks also marked a personal best, and although he didn't manage any interceptions, he still defended six passes, maintaining his career average in the category. After signing a three-year extension last February, Reid figures to remain a staple of Carolina's defense in 2020, when his most recent production should significantly elevate his fantasy stock from the start.

Reid recorded six tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Colts.

Reid has compiled a career-high 119 tackles across 15 games this season while playing an every-down role in Carolina's secondary. The veteran safety will look to close out 2019 strong against the explosive Saints offense Week 17.

Reid (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Reid didn't practice Wednesday, but he's now resumed operating without limitations. The veteran safety has regularly received rest days due to a lingering shoulder injury, but he's yet to miss a game or play less than 95 percent of snaps on defense. He's set to draw his usual start in Indianapolis on Sunday.

Reid (shoulder) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Reid dealt with a shoulder issue earlier this season, but he hasn't been listed on the injury report with a shoulder injury over the last two weeks. Despite the assortment of injuries Reid has sustained this year, the veteran safety hasn't missed a game. There's no indication he's in danger of sitting out Sunday versus the Colts, but he'll first need to get on the practice field by Friday.

Reid made six solo tackles in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks.

That qualifies as an off-game for Reid, who had not posted fewer than eight since Week 6. The 28-year-old currently has 113 on the season, blowing away his previous career high of 77 set in his rookie year.

Reid (illness) is active for Sunday's contest against the Seahawks.

Reid was a late addition to the injury report, but he's managed to overcome his illness and is on track to take the field against Seattle on Sunday. The starting strong safety will play his usual pivotal role in Carolina's secondary.

Reid (illness) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.

Reid popped up on the injury report Saturday, so it looks like he could be a game-time decision. The 28-year-old safety has been superb this year, piling up 107 tackles, four sacks and six pass breakups through 13 games. If he's unable to go for Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, both Colin Jones and Ross Cockrell should see upticks in usage.

Reid posted 11 tackles (seven solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 40-20 loss to the Falcons.

Reid now has 107 tackles this season, marking the first time in his seven-year career he's hit triple digits in the category. The 28-year-old safety has recorded eight or more tackles in seven straight contests, so he'll continue to be a high-value IDP play during the fantasy playoffs.

Reid (ankle) practiced in full Friday.

Reid began the week as a non-participant, but he upgraded to a limited practice Thursday and is now working without restrictions. Expect the veteran to draw his usual start at strong safety in Atlanta on Sunday.

Reid (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Reid has battled through ankle, shoulder and knee injuries this season, but he's yet to play less than 95 percent of snaps on defense through 12 contests. He's only logged three games without playing 100 percent of defensive snaps. If the veteran safety is able practice again Friday, he'll have a fair shot to play through his ankle issue in Atlanta on Sunday.

Reid (ankle) missed Wednesday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Reid played every defensive snap for the Panthers a week ago but appears to have picked up an ankle injury doing so. Despite missing Wednesday's practice, the veteran safety still has a chance to face the Falcons on Sunday. In order to do so, Reid must make a return to the practice field in the coming days. Ross Cockrell figures to see an increased workload should Reid miss Sunday's contest.

Reid had nine tackles (seven solo) and a sack in Sunday's 29-21 loss to the Redskins.

Reid has been one of Carolina's best defensive players this season, as he now sports 96 tackles, four sacks, two fumble recoveries and one fumble forced through 12 games. Although he's yet to intercept a pass, Reid's consistent production elsewhere has made him a strong IDP play thus far.

Reid (ankle/shoulder) is officially active for Sunday's clash against Washington.

Reid was a limited participant during Thursday's practice, putting his Week 13 status in some jeopardy. He was expected to play through pain for Sunday's game, so the fact that he's suiting up was expected. The veteran will slot into his usual strong safety role, and has been a strong IDP candidate this year, racking up 87 tackles (64 solo) and three interceptions.

Reid (ankle/shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Redskins, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.

Reid was limited in Thursday's practice due to a lingering knee issue, and he now appears to be nursing ankle and shoulder injuries. The veteran safety is expected to play through his multiple issues Week 13, per Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic, though an official decision on his status could come down to a game-time decision.

Reid (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Reid wasn't able to practice Wednesday due to a lingering knee issue. The veteran safety managed to play through his injury Week 12 against the Saints, and his return to practice Thursday lends optimism to his chances of managing a similar feat Sunday versus the Redskins. If Reid is indeed cleared to play, he'll draw his usual start at strong safety.

Reid (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Reid toughed out this injury during this past Sunday's loss to the Saints, and he didn't look bothered, recording a season-high 15 tackles. As long as he's able to get onto the practice field by Friday, he should continue starting at strong safety Sunday against the Redskins.

Reid made 15 tackles (11 solo) in Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Saints.

Reid comfortably led the Panthers in tackles, which allowed him to move into second on the team with 87 total stops this season. That figures ranks third among safeties league-wide, making Reid a nice IDP value at his position.

Reid (knee) practiced in full Friday.

Reid logged back-to-back limited practices to begin the week, but he's now resumed participating without restrictions. The 28-year-old has been nursing a knee injury for much of the season, but he's nonetheless managed to serve as an every-down player in Carolina's secondary. Expect Reid to field his usual workload against the Saints on Sunday.

Reid (knee) is a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Reid has been a regular on the injury report this year, dealing with ankle and shoulder injuries. The 28-year-old has played nearly every snap, though, and the fact that he's still practicing in some capacity signals he'll do the same Sunday against the Saints, barring a setback. Reid has been a top-tier IDP asset lately, recording 51 tackles and two sacks over the past six contests.