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NFL analyst names Panthers' most-important contract call going into 2025 season

The Carolina Panthers have an important contract to ponder going into the offseason.
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Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Taylor Moton on the sidelines before the game at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Taylor Moton on the sidelines before the game at Bank of America Stadium. | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Taylor Moton is going into the final season of his current contract and he will have to prove himself.

The 30-year-old was listed as the most important contract decision for the Panthers by Bleacher Report writer Gary Davenport.

Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Taylor Moton during minicamp
Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Taylor Moton during minicamp. | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

"Carolina must consider extensions for both starting tackles, Ikem Ekwonu and Moton, though the latter should be a higher priority because of his proven track record over the last eight years. Moton hasn't made an All-Pro or Pro Bowl roster, but the 30-year-old has consistently been one of the league's best pass-blocking tackles," Moton wrote.

"According to Pro Football Focus, Moton allowed one sack while on the field for 538 pass-blocking snaps. For comparison, PFF tabbed Ekwonu with seven sacks allowed while on the field for 593 pass-blocking snaps. The Panthers don't have a timeline for Ekwonu's extension, but they should have one for Moton coming up soon."

Given Ekwonu's struggles over the years, Moton's importance on the offensive line has grown to become extremely important.

The offense gained some momentum at the end of last season and in order for that to continue, the Panthers need Moton to continue playing at a high level.

If Moton plays well this season, the Panthers could be in line to get him another hefty contract, but other teams that need a veteran offensive lineman could also look to sign him.

Moton and the Panthers return to the gridiron for their preseason opener as they take on the Cleveland Browns. Kickoff is scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m. ET inside Bank of America Stadium.

NFL Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Taylor Moto
NFL Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Taylor Moton | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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