After family member’s COVID-19 scare, Panthers’ Christian Miller opts out of NFL season

Carolina Panthers edge rusher Christian Miller has elected to opt out of the 2020 NFL season.After not seeing much playing time in his rookie season last year as an outside linebacker, Miller, 24, had an opportunity to start over during this year’s training camp with a new coaching staff and revamped roster. He would have provided depth for the Panthers on the outside as they transition back to a 4-3 base defense from last year’s 3-4, but was not a lock to make the final roster.Miller, a fourth-round pick in 2019 out of Alabama, is considered a high-risk opt out and will earn $350,000 this sea…

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