Carolina Panthers 53-Man Roster Projection After Hall of Fame Game

The Hall of Fame Game may not have featured any roster locks, but the Carolina Panthers got a good look at some of the players who will make up the final few spots. In that sense, it was really good to see players who will make up those final few spots.

Things change frequently, but as of now, we have an idea of what the final 53-man roster will look like. We will continue to provide a look at where things stand every week until the final cuts are made before Week 1.

Roster projections for Carolina Panthers

Here's the 53-man roster projection as of now:

Offense

Carolina Panthers quarterback Haynes King (16) throws the ball against the Arizona Cardinals | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

QB
Bryce Young
Kenny Pickett
Haynes King
RB
Chuba Hubbard
Jonathon Brooks
Trevor Etienne
WR
Tetairoa McMillan
Jalen Coker
Xavier Legette
Jimmy Horn Jr.
John Metchie
Ja'Seem Reed
Brycen Tremayne
TE
Tommy Tremble
Mitchell Evans
Ja'Tavion Sanders
OT
Monroe Freeling
Rasheed Walker
Stone Forsythe
Albert Reese IV
IOL
Sam Hecht
Luke Fortner
Robert Hunt
Damien Lewis
Chandler Zavala
Brady Christensen

As good as AJ Dillon was in the Hall of Fame Game, he's RB4 as of now since Trevor Etienne plays special teams, and that matters a lot with limited roster spots. David Moore is a favorite of the coaching staff, but Jimmy Horn, Ja'Seem Reed, and John Metchie all earned a boost in their chances.

Chandler Zavala had a really good Hall of Fame Game, and for now, the Panthers have no reason to cut any of the three tight ends. Haynes King earned a spot on the roster for now, though he is injured.

Defense

Carolina Panthers safety Lathan Ransom (22) walks off the field during the first day of mini camp | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

IDL
Derrick Brown
Bobby Brown III
Elijah Garcia
Lee Hunter
Cam Jackson
EDGE
Pat Jones
Princely Umanmielen
Jaelan Phillips
Cam Gill
ILB
Devin Lloyd
Trevin Wallace
Claudin Cherilus
Isaiah Simmons
Jackson Kuwatch
CB
Jaycee Horn
Mike Jackson
Will Lee III
Chau Smith-Wade
Corey Thornton
Akayleb Evans
S
Tre'von Moehrig
Zakee Wheatley
Nick Scott
Lathan Ransom

Cam Gill was good in the Hall of Fame Game, boosting his chances of sneaking onto the roster. The same is true of Elijah Garcia, who is now in line for more snaps. Lathan Ransom and Zakee Wheatley weren't really in danger, but they cannot be cut now after great performances in the HOF Game.

Jackson Kuwatch remains on the edge, but for now, he's still on because of his contributions on special teams.

Special Teams

On special teams, JJ Jansen, Sam Martin, and Ryan Fitzgerald will take up the long snapper, punter, and kicker spots. There's no competition there.

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