Panthers release Gaines after reaching injury settlement

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers released former starting tight end Michael Gaines on Tuesday after reaching an injury settlement.

Gaines, a four-year pro, was placed on injured reserve Saturday but wanted an opportunity to play elsewhere this season and elected to take the injury settlement.

A seventh-round draft pick in 2004, Gaines started 21 games and played in 42 for the Panthers over the last three seasons. He was used primarily as a blocking tight end. He caught 31 passes for 335 yards with two touchdowns.
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