The Carolina Panthers are releasing wide receiver Cam Johnson and tight end Jordan Matthews on Tuesday, according to NFL.com. The team also activated veteran wideout Adam Thielen from Injured Reserve.

Cam Johnson has been a nightly unstoppable ... they doubled Ben Simmons on a ball screen at the 3-point line and left Johnson wide open. The forward knocked down the trey despite getting fouled ...

Recommended Videos It’s like a wide receiver for wide receiver trade, basically. Johnson isn’t expected to play on Christmas against the Ravens at NRG Stadium and will likely start practicing ...