Jacobs was released by the Panthers on Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jacobs was set to enter free agency this offseason, and is now free to sign elsewhere in the league ahead of schedule. The 30-year-old played 16 games with Carolina in 2018, notching six defensive tackles and 280 snaps on special teams.

Jacobs (undisclosed) made one tackle in Thursday's 25-14 preseason win over the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

Jacobs struggled with an undisclosed injury throughout camp, but he appears ready to rock. The Panthers will need him immediately, too, since Thomas Davis is suspended for the first four games of the regular season. However, Jacobs is inexperienced and shouldn't be considered a viable IDP swap for Davis.

Jacobs is not on the field for Saturday's practice, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jacobs played just one defensive snap during the 2017 season, but he served as a significant special teams player for the club this season. He should reprise that role for the Panthers in 2018 when healthy.

Jacobs was signed by the Panthers on Friday, Max Henson of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jacobs is no stranger in Carolina, having already spent multiple season with the team. He was brought in again to provide depth at inside linebacker while Luke Kuechly deals with concussion issues.

The Panthers and Jacobs (undisclosed) agreed to an injury settlement Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The journeyman linebacker will now have to wait out the terms of the settlement before seeking other employment.

Panthers signed LB Ben Jacobs from their practice squad. Jacobs will likely contribute on special teams if active this week. He's taking Jon Beason's spot on the 53-man roster.

Panthers waived LB Ben Jacobs.

Panthers signed LB Ben Jacobs.