Panthers 53-Man Roster Projection Following Second Preseason Game
OFFENSE
QB (2): Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold
Analysis: Contrary to popular belief, Matt Rhule will not be keeping P.J. Walker on the active roster. Matt Corral is likely done for the year and the Panthers will roll with Mayfield and Darnold.
RB (3): Christian McCaffrey, D'Onta Foreman, Chuba Hubbard
Analysis: No change here. With Spencer Brown banged up, it's even more likely this is the three in the backfield. I don't see a fourth back making this roster aside from Brown.
WR (6): DJ Moore, Robbie Anderson, Rashard Higgins, Terrace Marshall Jr., Shi Smith, Andre Roberts
Analysis: No change.
TE (4): Ian Thomas, Tommy Tremble, Colin Thompson, Giovanni Ricci
Analysis: Stephen Sullivan had a really nice camp until he was excused to deal with a personal matter. He hasn't looked as sharp in game action, so I replaced him with Colin Thompson. Sullivan should clear waivers and is a candidate for the practice squad.
OT (3): Ikem Ekwonu, Taylor Moton, Cameron Erving
Analysis: No change.
G (5): Brady Christensen, Austin Corbett, Michael Jordan, Cade Mays, Dennis Daley
Analysis: I'm adding Dennis Daley to the mix to this week's projection mainly because of the uncertainty with Bradley Bozeman's injury. If Bozeman is out longer than expected, they'll need another backup guard while Cade Mays works in as the backup center.
C (2): Bradley Bozeman, Pat Elflein
Analysis: No change.
Total: 25
DEFENSE
DE (4): Brian Burns, Yetur Gross-Matos, Marquis Haynes Sr., Amaré Barno
Analysis: No change.
DT (4): Derrick Brown, Matt Ioannidis, Bravvion Roy, Daviyon Nixon
Analysis: No change.
LB (6): Shaq Thompson, Damien Wilson, Frankie Luvu, Cory Littleton, Brandon Smith, Julian Stanford
Analysis: No change.
CB (6): Donte Jackson, Jaycee Horn, CJ Henderson, Keith Taylor, Stantley Thomas-Oliver, Kalon Barnes
Analysis: Last week, I left STO off the roster. Matt Rhule told me Saturday that he will make this team, so I was wrong on my first projection. That said, I don't see them cutting ties with 7th round pick Kalon Barnes. They'll carry six corners.
S (5): Jeremy Chinn, Xavier Woods, Juston Burris, Myles Hartsfield, Sam Franklin Jr.
Analysis: I'm swapping out Sean Chandler for Sam Franklin Jr. The way Franklin has played on special teams is hard to ignore. Although Chandler is decent in coverage, Franklin can make a bigger impact on special teams and that's what this team needs more of.
Total: 25
SPECIAL TEAMS
K (1): Zane Gonzalez
P (1): Johnny Hekker
LS (1): JJ Jansen
Total: 3
Overall total: 52
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