Panthers Cut Morgan, Wahle

As mentioned in today's YiM post, the Carolina Panthers cut ties with former Hurricanes LB Dan Morgan. They also released former Pro Bowl guard Mike Wahle.

Morgan is now available to be signed by any team, and a return to Miami would most definitely be a welcome one. Obviously, a contract would have to be incentive laden due to his extensive injury history. One problem is that the Dolphins have yet to decide on a defensive scheme. Regardless, I think Morgan has the size to fit in either the 3-4 or the 4-3.

The real issue here is his inability to stay healthy. More importantly, he has had the same problems Zach Thomas is now having with severe concussions. Is Morgan worth the financial risk? Should he even be playing anymore? I can't say. All I know is if the Dolphins' medical staff clears him, then the team should pursue a deal. When healthy, Morgan is one of the Top 5 middle linebackers in the game.

The former Cane isn't the only Panthers cut that I'm interested in either. Mike Wahle is only 30 and is a top flight offensive guard. He might have lost a step but he is easily an upgrade over what we've got at either guard position. The biggest problem with signing him, or Morgan for that matter, is that we have so many holes to fill that we cannot afford to make too big a splash on any one free agent.