Panthers OL Rebuild With Key Returns | Carolina Panthers News

The Panthers’ offensive line is in a rebuilding phase, but hope is rising as key starters Damien Lewis and Robert Hunt return this week after missing last Saturday’s preseason loss. With starting tackles Ikem Ekwonu and Taylor Moton also sidelined, backups Chandler Zavala and Brady Christensen stepped up — not perfectly, but with coach Dave Canales confident in their versatility. Now that Hunt and Lewis are back, the unit is experimenting with new alignments, including Zavala at center and Christensen at left tackle. This week’s joint practice with the Jaguars offers crucial live reps against a real defense — more valuable than preseason games for building cohesion. Every rep matters as the Panthers aim to fix their trenches and set the tone for a stronger season. 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/84559a749bb5d51c