Panthers' OL in Chaos | Carolina Panthers News

The Carolina Panthers’ offensive line is in chaos heading into the season, with three key starters gone—left tackle Ikem Ekwonu injured, right tackle Taylor Moton sidelined by blood clots, and center Cade Mays gone in free agency. To fill the void, they’ve drafted Monroe Freeling in the 2026 first round and signed veterans Rasheed Walker and Luke Fortner. But with the 2027 draft loaded with elite tackle talent, including LSU’s Jordan Seaton—projected as the 14th overall pick—expect the Panthers to target another tackle next year. Seaton’s size, potential, and early college flashes make him a perfect fit to anchor the future, even as Freeling steps in now. The Panthers are clearly building for the long haul at tackle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1faeafd164c88ddb