Free-agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney suspected that the Carolina Panthers didn't view him as part of the team's future before he was cut on Thursday.

The Carolina Panthers released three-time Pro Bowler Jadeveon Clowney on Thursday afternoon, one year into his two-year deal. But it sounds like the linebacker is taking the setback on the chin—and wants the rest of the league to know he's still got it.

The Carolina Panthers have released one of their starting pass rushers from last season, the team announced Thursday, parting ways with Jadeveon Clowney. Clowney was due around $8.53 million in salary this upcoming season, and $2 million of that is reportedly guaranteed. This move frees up $7.78 million in cap space for Carolina.