Carolina Panthers: Players on roster bubble entering training camp

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 29: Running back Cameron Artis-Payne #34 of the Carolina Panthers is brought down by middle linebacker Kwon Alexander #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and strong safety Justin Evans #21 on a 3-yard gain for a first down during the first quarter of an NFL football game on October 29, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 25: Colin Jones #42 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after making an interception against the Philadelphia Eagles during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 25, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Colin Jones

Safety Colin Jones has played the past six seasons with the Carolina Panthers and proven to be one of the top special teams player on this team and provide depth at safety. However, he may need a strong performance this training camp to make it seven.

The Panthers have had turnover at the safety position this offseason with Kurt Coleman’s departure in free agency. He was replaced by free agent Da’Norris Searcy and rookie Rashaan Gaulden, who will likely compete for the starting job. The Panthers still have Demetrious Cox, who showed potential last year before being placed on injured reserve, and Dezmen Southward.

The issue for Jones is that he is set to make $1,175,000 this season and if he were cut would not result in any dead money. While this salary is small compared to some others on the roster, the fact he has no dead money and the depth at the position may leave no room for Jones.

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