Two Panthers in Most Danger of Losing Their Starting Role
Several starting spots are locked up for good on both sides of the ball for the Carolina Panthers but as always, there's going to be competition at a few spots. Which player on each side of the ball is in most danger of losing their starting role?
LG Brady Christensen
It's no secret that Christensen is need of a strong season to keep his job long-term. The Panthers were thrilled to land Chandler Zavala in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft and love the idea of him playing next to his former college teammate, Ickey Ekwonu, once again. Unfortunately for Brady, he's bounced all over the place since landing in Carolina which has impacted the speed of his development. Maybe settling in at left guard and spending a full year there last season will allow him to flourish. Despite the circumstances, he's played the position, one he's rather unfamiliar with, pretty well.
OLB Yetur Gross-Matos
The former second-round pick hasn’t lived up to expectations and has offered little to no presence as a pass rusher, totaling just 8.5 sacks in three seasons. To make matters worse, he’s moving to a position he’s unfamiliar with, transitioning from a defensive end to an outside linebacker in Ejiro Evero’s 3-4 scheme. The Panthers are already searching for pass rush help opposite Brian Burns and if YGM doesn’t show progress early in training camp, he could be kicked down the depth chart.
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