The Panthers are releasing Reid on Wednesday, Jeff Darlington of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's a surprise cut after Reid notched 130 tackles and four sacks in 2019, the first season of a three-year, $22 million contract. Granted, the tackle numbers were inflated by Carolina's ineptitude defending the run, and Reid drew brutal marks from Pro Football Focus for his work in pass coverage -- a 36.1 grade to be exact. The longer track record is solid but unspectacular, so Reid should have another shot at a starting job soon enough.

Reid, who made 11 tackles in Sunday's 42-10 loss to the Saints, finishes up the 2019 season with 130 stops (97 solo), four sacks, two fumble recoveries and one fumble forced in 16 games played.

EDGE Analysis

Reid joined the Panthers early last season but took his production to a whole other level in his first full campaign with the team. Compared to his previous career high of 77 tackles, Reid's 130 this season smashed that haul, ranking 12th league-wide and second among safeties. Reid's four sacks also marked a personal best, and although he didn't manage any interceptions, he still defended six passes, maintaining his career average in the category. After signing a three-year extension last February, Reid figures to remain a staple of Carolina's defense in 2020, when his most recent production should significantly elevate his fantasy stock from the start.

Reid recorded six tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

Reid has compiled a career-high 119 tackles across 15 games this season while playing an every-down role in Carolina's secondary. The veteran safety will look to close out 2019 strong against the explosive Saints offense Week 17.

Reid (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reid didn't practice Wednesday, but he's now resumed operating without limitations. The veteran safety has regularly received rest days due to a lingering shoulder injury, but he's yet to miss a game or play less than 95 percent of snaps on defense. He's set to draw his usual start in Indianapolis on Sunday.

Reid (shoulder) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reid dealt with a shoulder issue earlier this season, but he hasn't been listed on the injury report with a shoulder injury over the last two weeks. Despite the assortment of injuries Reid has sustained this year, the veteran safety hasn't missed a game. There's no indication he's in danger of sitting out Sunday versus the Colts, but he'll first need to get on the practice field by Friday.

Reid made six solo tackles in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks.

EDGE Analysis

That qualifies as an off-game for Reid, who had not posted fewer than eight since Week 6. The 28-year-old currently has 113 on the season, blowing away his previous career high of 77 set in his rookie year.

Reid (illness) is active for Sunday's contest against the Seahawks.

EDGE Analysis

Reid was a late addition to the injury report, but he's managed to overcome his illness and is on track to take the field against Seattle on Sunday. The starting strong safety will play his usual pivotal role in Carolina's secondary.

Reid (illness) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reid popped up on the injury report Saturday, so it looks like he could be a game-time decision. The 28-year-old safety has been superb this year, piling up 107 tackles, four sacks and six pass breakups through 13 games. If he's unable to go for Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, both Colin Jones and Ross Cockrell should see upticks in usage.

Reid posted 11 tackles (seven solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 40-20 loss to the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

Reid now has 107 tackles this season, marking the first time in his seven-year career he's hit triple digits in the category. The 28-year-old safety has recorded eight or more tackles in seven straight contests, so he'll continue to be a high-value IDP play during the fantasy playoffs.

Reid (ankle) practiced in full Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Reid began the week as a non-participant, but he upgraded to a limited practice Thursday and is now working without restrictions. Expect the veteran to draw his usual start at strong safety in Atlanta on Sunday.