The Panthers released Edwards on Thursday, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

In four seasons with the Panthers, Edwards played an important role in the defensive tackle rotation, yet he logged just 34 percent of the defensive snaps in 2015, picking up one sack among 14 tackles in 12 games. Considering the 34-year-old's salary would have amounted to $2.1 million for the upcoming campaign, general manager Dave Gettleman will instead scour free agency or the draft to restock the defensive front.

Edwards (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Redskins.

EDGE Analysis

Edwards will see his first live action since a Week 6 matchup in Seattle. The 34-year-old has six combined tackles on the year and is expected to serve in a reserve capacity.

Edwards (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Edwards has missed three consecutive games due to the ailment and has yet to practice fully, so it's not overly surprising that he's sitting again Sunday.

Edwards (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

The defensive tackle has missed the last three games with a high ankle sprain. Head coach Ron Rivera said Edwards has made progress but there is still some concern when it comes to his ankle injury. While he did return to practice this week, Edwards saw limited action. If he is cleared to play Sunday, he'll bolster the Panther's defensive tackle depth, playing behind Kawann Short and Star Lotulelei.

Edwards (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the Panthers' last three games due to a high ankle sprain, Edwards fulfilled the expectation that he would return to practice this week, logging limited appearances both Wednesday and Thursday. If he returns Sunday at Tennessee, he'll bolster the team's depth at defensive tackle.

Edwards (ankle) is expected to return to practice Wednesday, the Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Edwards has been sidelined for the Panthers' past three games due to a high ankle sprain, so his expected return to the fold should provide nice depth behind starting defensive tackles Kawann Short and Star Lotulelei.

Edwards (back) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Steelers. Edwards will attempt to add to his total of 2.5 sacks on the season against Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers on Sunday.

Edwards (back) is probable for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh. Edwards is ready to go for Sunday, which is great news for the Panthers. Edwards has 2.5 sacks in the first two weeks.

Edwards (back) practiced in full Thursday, the Panthers' official site reports. Clearly, the back concern that resulted in Wednesday's DNP isn't serious, and Edwards' pursuit of opposing quarterbacks, starting with the Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger on Sunday, will be unfettered.

Edwards (back) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, the Panthers' official site reports. Edwards has been a terror to opposing quarterbacks this year, sitting in a tie for fifth in the league with teammate Mario Addison. However, his IDP prospects are up in the air following an absence from practice to start the week.