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In a move that’s considered at least somewhat of a surprise given the lack of proven and available players in the Panthers receiving corps, the Black and Blue Review is reporting that the team is waiving Jarrett Boykin.

The move indicates the Panthers will rely on veterans Jerricho Cotchery and Ted Ginn Jr. and rookie Devin Funchess as the lead receivers. Top receiver Kelvin Benjamin is out for the season after tearing his ACL in an August practice.

The Panthers traded a conditional draft pick to Seattle for second-year wide receiver Kevin Norwood on Monday and could be in the market for additional help at the position through this week and weekend as other teams trim their rosters.

Boykin had nine catches in three preseason games for the Panthers but didn’t catch any passes from starting quarterback Cam Newton. Boykin caught 49 passes for 681 yards and three touchdowns for the Packers in 2013 but caught just three passes last year. He signed with the Panthers in March.