According to a tweet from Jourdan Rodrigue, the Carolina Panthers have parted ways with offensive tackle Zach Banner.

The Panthers waived OT Zach Banner. One roster spot available. — Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) May 31, 2018

In case you forgot (or didn’t know), Banner is the guy who rented a Kia Soul at 4 a.m. to make it to Charlotte in time for OTAs because he couldn’t get a flight into town. To be honest, cutting him after that display of dedication is a little cold-hearted, if you ask me. (Assuming he’s not injured, of course.)

Banner’s release opens up a roster spot for the Panthers, and it’s safe to assume they’ll use that open spot to bring in a project player they want to take a closer look at during offseason workouts.

Or, I don’t know, maybe this is just me spitballing here, but perhaps they could use that roster spot to bring in someone who could actually, you know, compete for a spot in the starting lineup. Maybe on defense, even? Safety, to be specific?

Stay tuned for the corresponding roster move, as we’ll have that information when it becomes available.