all-time leading rusher . "We sat down and ( general manager Dave Gettleman) told me 'The fact of the matter is we're going to have to release you,' " Williams told Molly Grantham. "I said you know, 'Why?' and he said, 'because we don't run the ball enough. Just like you said back before the season started, we don't run the ball enough to keep you and both ( ), so we're going to release you.' " The told NFL Media the running back "has not been released." Last week at the NFL , Gettleman declined to discu s Williams' future. However, of how the 31 Jerian Grant Jersey -year-old battled through injury. A healthy took over the load from Williams last season and was one of the most physical runners over the latter half of the season, helping propel the into the playoffs. "I don't feel bitter at all. (Stewart) had the hot hand at the end of the season. He's a great running back, obviously, uh, I don't feel bitter at all. It's a busine s," Williams said. "And that busine s comes back and reminds us year after year -- whether it be , whether it be Jordan Gro s, whether it be myself -- it's going to happen to every guy in that locker room, so it doesn't bother me at all." Williams' bulky contract, written by the previous administration, has always been a burden for the franchise. The won't receive much cap space by releasing Williams, but Gettleman hasn't been shy about cutting veteran players with large contracts to create room for younger players. The running back to save the $2.3 million in cap space this season. Williams will finish his nine-year career with 6,846 yards and 46 rushing touchdowns. In a related move, offensive lineman that his tenure with the has come to an end. The 26-year-old guard, who started 56 games in Carolina over four years, wrote: "It's been real in Carolina now time to see where the Lord takes me next.! Can't be mad 4 years would love more but hey it is what it is ... " The Charlotte Observer confirmed that Bell with the team, per a source. The latest Podcast and gives updates on and . Find more content on . Bruno Caboclo Jersey