Sources: Carolina Panthers won’t franchise DeAngelo Williams
By Zaket on February 22, 2011
The Carolina Panthers have decided not to use their franchise tag on running back DeAngelo Williams, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
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