After a year away from the game, Hunter Renfrow had hoped to complete an NFL comeback with the Carolina Panthers.On Tuesday, the former Clemson wide receiver was released by the Panthers as Carolina trimmed its roster to 53 on cut-down day. The two-time national champion at Clemson made the Pro Bowl with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021, and played five seasons for the franchise before stepping away from football in 2024 to deal with ulcerative colitis. Renfrow, 29, rediscovered his spark for the game at Clemson as he worked his way back into shape earlier this year.The Myrtle Beach native caught four passes during the preseason with the Panthers, and could join Carolina’s practice squad, or sign with another NFL team if there’s mutual interest.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. —
After a year away from the game, Hunter Renfrow had hoped to complete an NFL comeback with the Carolina Panthers.
On Tuesday, the former Clemson wide receiver was released by the Panthers as Carolina trimmed its roster to 53 on cut-down day.
The two-time national champion at Clemson made the Pro Bowl with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021, and played five seasons for the franchise before stepping away from football in 2024 to deal with ulcerative colitis. Renfrow, 29, rediscovered his spark for the game at Clemson as he worked his way back into shape earlier this year.
The Myrtle Beach native caught four passes during the preseason with the Panthers, and could join Carolina’s practice squad, or sign with another NFL team if there’s mutual interest.