The Carolina Panthers released Ian Scott on Wednesday after reaching an injury settlement with the backup defensive tackle. Scott was expected to be the team's No. 4 defensive tackle but suffered a knee injury early in training camp and hasn't been able to get back on the field.

   "He did everything right. He was a kid we liked and it was very unfortunate," coach John Fox said. "The way it worked out there's a chance when he gets healthy that we can bring him back later in the season. We felt like we dealt with him fairly and he did a fantastic job for us."

   The Panthers couldn't re-sign Scott until after the ninth game of the season, according to general manager Marty Hurney.

   The Panthers signed wide receiver Sean Bailey from the University of Georgia to take Scott's roster spot.

   Among those out of practice on Wednesday include Chris Harris, Muhsin Muhammad, D.J. Hackett and Ryne Robinson. Harris, by the way, said he will definitely be ready for the season opener against San Diego.

   Tight end Gary Barnidge returned to practice after missing a few weeks with a glute injury.