The Carolina Panthers have set their 53-man roster.

The wide receiver position was a source of heated competition throughout training camp and the preseason, and Armanti Edwards (Appalachian State) earned a spot on the team. This season will be his third with the Panthers.

Other competing wideouts Seyi Ajirotutu, Jared Green and Lamont Bryant were cut. Ajirotutu has two years of NFL experience. Green and Bryant joined Carolina as undrafted rookies. Running backs Tauren Poole and Armond Smith were also cut.

Several veterans on defense, including safety Reggie Smith, cornerback Darius Butler and linebacker Jason Williams were left off the roster. Smith was signed in the offseason after four years with the San Francisco 49ers. Butler played his first two seasons with the New England Patriots before joining the Panthers and starting six games last season. Williams spent the last two seasons in Carolina after two years with the Dallas Cowboys.

Poole (ribs) and Butler (concussion) were waived/injured.

All of the Panthers’ seven draft choices made the roster. None of the Panthers undrafted rookie free agents made the cut.

Defensive tackle Andre Neblett is on the roster but is on the suspended list for the first four weeks of the regular season. He will not count against the 53-man limit until he returns from suspension.

– News release