Panthers 53-Man Roster Projection: Post Minicamp Edition

A position-by-position break down of the Carolina Panthers' roster.

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Much of the Carolina Panthers' roster is set for the 2024 season, but there will be some tweaks made over the course of the next couple of months leading up to Week 1.

With minicamp now in the books, we take a look at what the Panthers roster could look like with a 53-man roster projection. Players listed on the bubble are those who are capable of playing their way onto the active squad. Those on the outside looking in have a much steeper hill to climb.

1. Quarterback

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Who makes it: Bryce Young, Andy Dalton, (waiver claim during preseason)

On the bubble: N/A

Outside looking in: Jack Plummer

2. Running Back

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Who makes it: Chuba Hubbard, Miles Sanders, Jonathon Brooks, Rashaad Penny, Raheem Blackshear

On the bubble: N/A

Outside looking in: Jaden Shirden, Mike Boone

3. Wide Receiver

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Who makes it: Adam Thielen, Diontae Johnson, Xavier Legette, Terrace Marshall Jr., Jonathan Mingo, Ihmir Smith-Marsette

On the bubble: Jalen Coker, David Moore, Mike Strachan

Outside looking in: Sam Pinckney, Cam Sims

4. Tight End

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Who makes it: Tommy Tremble, Ian Thomas, Stephen Sullivan, Ja'Tavion Sanders

On the bubble: Jordan Matthews

Outside looking in: N/A

5. Offensive Line

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Who makes it: Ikem Ekwonu, Taylor Moton, Yosh Nijman, Brady Christensen, Robert Hunt, Damien Lewis, Austin Corbett, Chandler Zavala

On the bubble: Nash Jensen, Andrew Raym, Cade Mays

Outside looking in: Ricky Lee, Christian Duffie, Jeremiah Crawford, Badara Traore, J.D. DiRenzo

6. Defensive Line

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Who makes it: Derrick Brown, LaBryan Ray, A'Shawn Robinson, Jaden Crumedy, Nick Thurman, Shy Tuttle

On the bubble: T.J. Smith

Outside looking in: Kenny Dyson, Derrick McLendon, Ulumoo Ale, Popo Aumavae

7. Linebacker

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Who makes it: Shaq Thompson, Josey Jewell, D.J. Wonnum, Jadeveon Clowney, Trevin Wallace, K'Lavon Chaisson, Amaré Barno, Chandler Wooten

On the bubble: Claudin Cherelus, DJ Johnson, Eku Leota, Luiji Vilain, Michael Barrett

Outside looking in: Tae Davis, Cam Gill, Jackson Mitchell

8. Cornerback

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Who makes it: Jaycee Horn, Dane Jackson, Troy Hill, Chau Smith-Wade, DiCaprio Bootle

On the bubble: D'Shawn Jamison

Outside looking in: Lamar Jackson, Willie Drew

9. Safety

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Who makes it: Xavier Woods, Jordan Fuller, Nick Scott, Sam Franklin Jr., Jammie Robinson

On the bubble: Alex Cook

Outside looking in: Clayton Isbell, Demani Richardson

10. Specialists

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Who makes it: K Eddy Piñeiro, P Johnny Hekker, LS JJ Jansen

On the bubble: K Harrison Mevis

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