The Carolina Panthers have rolled the dice today in releasing second year running back Brandon Wegher. Wegher will not land on league wide waivers where he can be signed by other NFL teams. If he is not, you can safely expect Wegher to be back on the Panthers roster, but under the practice squad listing. How likely he is to clear waivers is unknown, but he may be picked up by a team in need of an up and coming running back.

The #Panthers have released RB Brandon Wegher, source said, and it begins. Busy day of hundreds of cuts today to get to 53 — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 3, 2016

Wegher was in competition with Cameron Artis-Payne for the third string running back position. Artis-Payne had was perhaps his best showing to date against the Pittsburgh Steelers, helping the Panthers make the decision in the process.

Some thought Wegher may make the team based on special teams ability, but that was apparently not enough to make the regular roster.

We will find out if the Carolina Panthers are able to keep Wegher on their practice squad roster by tomorrow.

UPDATE: The Carolina Panthers just released 2016 draft pick Zack Sanchez