Nov 22, 2020; Carolina Panthers free safety Tre Boston (33) during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium. Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Panthers to release starting safety Tre Boston

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Feb 19, 2021 11:54 AM ET

The Carolina Panthers are making a change on defense by releasing starting safety Tre Boston, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Panthers informed starting safety Tre Boston today that they are releasing him, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 19, 2021

Releasing Boston will clear around $3.5 million in cash, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

The 28-year-old was third on the Panthers with 95 tackles last season. He also had one interception, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, three tackles for a loss and two quarterback hits.

Boston spent five seasons with the Panthers, with his first stint from 2014-16 and his second from 2019-20. He also played for the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Chargers.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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