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Charles Johnson has been released by NFC champions Carolina Panthers after nine seasons with the franchise. The defensive end, a mainstay of the Panthers defence, is the clubs all-time leader in sacks.Johnson was scheduled to earn $10.75m in 2016, and general manager David Gettelman responded with were still evaluating the process, when asked about the possibility of a lower, restructured deal for the player last week. Cornerback Josh Norman was franchise-tagged on Tuesday, meaning his salary will increase from $1.52m in 2015 to $13.952m in 2016. This resulted in the club having to clear some cap space which they have elected to do by clearing Johnsons hit. NFL Ins & Outs Keep track of the latest free agency news A hamstring injury hampered Johnsons 2015 season, where he played in just nine games with one sack.However, he returned to close to his best in the play-offs, recording three sacks as the Panthers reached the Super Bowl for the second time. He ends his Carolina career having recorded 45 total sacks. Also See: NFL Video Rookies guide NFL on Sky Sports Pundits Authentic Custom Blue Jays Jersey . World champions Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov of Russia won the gold medal with 237.71 points, Moore-Towers and Moscovitch followed at 208.45 and Ksenia Stolbova and Fedor Klimov of Russia were third at 187. Custom Blue Jays T-shirts . Thats about all he can do right now, so hes trying not to think about when he might be able to play again for the Los Angeles Lakers. http://www.custombluejaysjersey.com/ . Reigning world champion Eve Muirhead of Scotland opened with a 12-2 rout of Winnipegs Jennifer Jones in a battle of teams bound for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Custom Blue Jays Jerseys .C. Lions has come to an end. Banks told TSN on Jan 2 that he had no interest in playing out the option year of his contract with the Lions in 2014, and he again made that clear in a conversation with Lions GM Wally Buono last week. George Bell Jersey Large . PETERSBURG, Fla. The prospect of success with GWS Giants has convinced veteran forward Steve Johnson to saddle up for a 16th season and spurn opportunities to return to Victoria.Johnson initially signed for just one season after being released by Geelong last year.A triple premiership winner with Geelong, the 33-year-old Johnson kicked 43 goals for the Giants before missing the preliminary final through suspension.I think I can still go to the well once more and I want to stay involved here and hopefully bring home a flag next season., Johnson said at the Giants grand final lunch in Sydney on Wednesday.As much as it was a great season for the footy club, it was a missed opportunity, towards the end, so certainly I see the success building and to be given that opportunity to and the potential to do that next season is something Im excited about.The 275-game veteran confirmed he had other options, believed to be coaching offers back in Victoria.I wouldnt say it was (an) easy (decision). I took a lot of time to consider it, Johnson said.Youve got to pass it by your family. I guess you always want to play footy because thats what you love doing,.But I think everyone was aware there was some offers to move back to Melbourne.dddddddddddd.Giants coach Leon Cameron, who last weekend flagged the possibility of Johnson playing on for another season, was delighted by the veterans decision.I think hes got the appetite to play and clearly his legs are still going at the moment, Cameron saidHe contributes not just on the field, his ability to hit the scoreboard.He does contribute in making our forward line work, so were rapt to have him aboard.Johnson admitted it was tough to watch last Saturdays preliminary final loss, but said he didnt feel guilty at missing the game for a high bump on Sydneys Josh Kennedy in the qualifying final.I didnt feel guilty because I can honestly say that I didnt mean to do it. It wasnt intentional, Johnson said.He will undergo minor knee surgery next week, a procedure which has become a regular part of his career.I think this year is operation number 15, so its amazing Im probably still playing, Johnson said.Its a really minor thing that wont affect me too much, Ill be back day one of pre-season.Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 (for young people aged 5 to 25). ' ' '