The Panthers cut Artis-Payne on Friday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.

Artis-Payne rushed twice for six yards and caught his lone target for four yards in Thursday night's 25-19 preseason win over the Steelers.

Artis-Payne didn't play any offensive snaps in Thursday night's 10-3 preseason loss to the Patriots.

Artis-Payne rushed five times for eight yards and caught both his targets for 30 yards in Thursday night's 23-13 preseason win over the Bears.

Artis-Payne faces competition for backup work from Jordan Scarlett, Elijah Hood (knee), Elijah Holyfield and Reggie Bonnafon, Brendan Marks of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Artis-Payne has re-signed with the Panthers on a one-year contract, Bryan Strickland of the team's official site reports.

Artis-Payne finished the 2018 regular season with 19 rushes for 69 yards and a touchdown in nine games played.

Artis-Payne is likely to notice an elevated role on offense Sunday against the Saints with Carolina expected to limit lead back Christian McCaffrey's snap count, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.

Artis-Payne contributed a seven-yard run and 13-yard catch during Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Falcons.

Artis-Payne (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's season-opening game against the Cowboys.