Panthers Release Justin Hartwig; Ryan Kalil Expected to Start At Center

From Charlotte.com:

After determining that Kalil would start at center next season, the Panthers planned for Hartwig to compete at right guard. But Hartwig prefers center, and Hurney said the team didn't want to force him to play out of his natural position.

"Certainly we were very happy with what Justin did for us," Hurney said. "This was more of a case of trying to do the right thing for the player at the right time."

It also exemplifies the Panthers' confidence in Kalil, a former Southern Cal All-American who was rated the top center available in the 2007 draft.

Great news for Ryan.